City

Bombay, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  New York

👥892Population
💰$43,750Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$89,800Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Other: 4.6%Race
White92.5%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate251 (44.3%)
Some College83 (14.7%)
Associates47 (8.3%)
Bachelors122 (21.6%)
Graduate Degree60 (10.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 44.3%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 21.6%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad44.3%
Some College14.7%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors21.6%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
55%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,750 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$89,800 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units439
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Bombay, NY

Bombay is a city in New York, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 892 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Bombay is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,750 is below the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bombay is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bombay is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bombay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12914 892 $43,750 $89,800 $765 4.7% 32.2% 67.9%