City

Adams, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  New York

👥5,106Population
💰$70,947Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$188,200Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 2%Black: 3.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.5%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic2.0%
Black3.4%
Asian0.1%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (1%)
HS Graduate874 (27.4%)
Some College533 (16.7%)
Associates305 (9.6%)
Bachelors692 (21.7%)
Graduate Degree753 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 27.4%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 21.7%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad27.4%
Some College16.7%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors21.7%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,947 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$188,200 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$744/mo
Total Housing Units2,497
Vacant Units484

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
68%
About Adams, NY

Adams is a city in New York, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,106 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Adams is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,947 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Adams is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $744 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Adams is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.78%).

Adams, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Adams
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13605 5,106 $70,947 $188,200 $744 3.2% 45.3% 75.1%