City

Buchanan, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Westchester County  ·  New York

👥2,296Population
💰$127,375Median HH Income▲ 67% above avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$492,000Median Home Value▲ 76% above avg
🎓56.4%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.9%Hispanic: 21.8%Black: 7.5%Asian: 5.8%Other: 5.4%Race
White57.9%
Hispanic21.8%
Black7.5%
Asian5.8%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads56.4% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.3%)
HS Graduate376 (25%)
Some College116 (7.7%)
Associates158 (10.5%)
Bachelors147 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree701 (46.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 25%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 46.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad25.0%
Some College7.7%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate46.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
47%

Financials

Median HH Income$127,375 ▲ 67% above avg
Median Home Value$492,000 ▲ 76% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,670/mo
Total Housing Units849
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Buchanan, NY

Buchanan is a city in New York, located in Westchester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,296 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Buchanan is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $127,375 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Buchanan is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $492,000, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,670 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buchanan is well-educated. 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (57.93%).

Buchanan, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Buchanan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
10511 2,296 $127,375 $492,000 $1,670 0.9% 56.4% 87.5%