City

Cape Vincent, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  New York

👥1,696Population
💰$61,500Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂52.4Median Age
🏠$196,500Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓45.9%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.1%Other: 4.5%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.1%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
24%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads45.9% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate322 (26.9%)
Some College142 (11.9%)
Associates178 (14.9%)
Bachelors184 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree365 (30.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College11.9%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,500 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$196,500 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$962/mo
Total Housing Units2,244
Vacant Units1,482

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
71%
About Cape Vincent, NY

Cape Vincent is a city in New York, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,696 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.4 years.

Economically, Cape Vincent is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,500 is below the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cape Vincent is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $962 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cape Vincent is well-educated. 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cape Vincent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13618 1,696 $61,500 $196,500 $962 4.8% 45.9% 87.0%