City

Cairo, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Greene County  ·  New York

👥3,406Population
💰$53,958Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$208,200Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 0.6%Other: 1.6%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic5.7%
Black0.6%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma98 (4.2%)
HS Graduate754 (31.9%)
Some College454 (19.2%)
Associates241 (10.2%)
Bachelors350 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree464 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College19.2%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.7%Renter: 40.3%Tenure
Owner59.7%
Renter40.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
45%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,958 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$208,200 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,278/mo
Total Housing Units1,807
Vacant Units391

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Cairo, NY

Cairo is a city in New York, located in Greene County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,406 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Cairo is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,958 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cairo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,278 per month.

The population of Cairo is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cairo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12413 3,406 $53,958 $208,200 $1,278 3.2% 34.5% 59.7%