City

Canajoharie, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  New York

👥3,970Population
💰$69,250Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂32.8Median Age
🏠$119,700Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.5%
Asian0.5%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
26%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (2.5%)
HS Graduate687 (34.7%)
Some College268 (13.5%)
Associates239 (12.1%)
Bachelors323 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree412 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College13.5%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,250 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$119,700 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$869/mo
Total Housing Units1,548
Vacant Units299

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
74%
About Canajoharie, NY

Canajoharie is a city in New York, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,970 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.8 years.

Economically, Canajoharie is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,250 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Canajoharie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $869 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canajoharie is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Canajoharie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13317 3,970 $69,250 $119,700 $869 3.5% 37.2% 81.3%