City

Brushton, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  New York

👥2,250Population
💰$59,762Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$90,200Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 1.1%Asian: 0%Other: 4%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic1.1%
Asian0.0%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.6%)
HS Graduate594 (42.6%)
Some College164 (11.8%)
Associates172 (12.3%)
Bachelors192 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree264 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad42.6%
Some College11.8%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
52%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,762 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$90,200 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$739/mo
Total Housing Units1,060
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
66%
About Brushton, NY

Brushton is a city in New York, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,250 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Brushton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,762 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Brushton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $739 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brushton is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brushton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12916 2,250 $59,762 $90,200 $739 6.3% 32.7% 72.6%