City

Beaver Dams, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuyler County  ·  New York

👥2,961Population
💰$58,516Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$120,200Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.7%
Asian0.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.3%)
HS Graduate758 (37.5%)
Some College249 (12.3%)
Associates241 (11.9%)
Bachelors428 (21.1%)
Graduate Degree341 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 21.1%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College12.3%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors21.1%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89%Renter: 11%Tenure
Owner89.0%
Renter11.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,516 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$120,200 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units1,345
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Beaver Dams, NY

Beaver Dams is a city in New York, located in Schuyler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,961 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Beaver Dams is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,516 is below the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Beaver Dams is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Beaver Dams is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Beaver Dams
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14812 2,961 $58,516 $120,200 $883 5.4% 38.0% 89.0%