City

Central Square, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Oswego County  ·  New York

👥9,079Population
💰$87,610Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$173,900Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0%Other: 2.3%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.1%
Asian0.0%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
No HS Diploma42 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,166 (35%)
Some College943 (15.2%)
Associates721 (11.7%)
Bachelors969 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree1,346 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College15.2%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,610 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$173,900 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$960/mo
Total Housing Units3,959
Vacant Units341

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Central Square, NY

Central Square is a city in New York, located in Oswego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,079 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Central Square is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,610 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Central Square is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $960 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Central Square is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Central Square
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13036 9,079 $87,610 $173,900 $960 8.8% 37.4% 79.0%