City

Basom, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Genesee County  ·  New York

👥1,612Population
💰$73,350Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$152,800Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓43.1%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.5%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 1.1%Asian: 1.1%Other: 12.8%Race
White71.5%
Hispanic1.6%
Black1.1%
Asian1.1%
Other12.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads43.1% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (2.6%)
HS Graduate314 (29.1%)
Some College157 (14.5%)
Associates116 (10.7%)
Bachelors143 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree322 (29.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College14.5%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,350 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$152,800 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$935/mo
Total Housing Units653
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
68%
About Basom, NY

Basom is a city in New York, located in Genesee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,612 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Basom is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,350 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Basom is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $935 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Basom is well-educated. 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Basom
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14013 1,612 $73,350 $152,800 $935 2.3% 43.1% 84.0%