City

Ceres, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegany County  ·  New York

👥176Population
💰$53,984Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂53.3Median Age
🏠$139,300Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓41.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 3.4%Other: 1.7%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic3.4%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
6%
18–24
16%
25–44
7%
45–64
38%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads41.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (6%)
HS Graduate44 (37.9%)
Some College14 (12.1%)
Associates3 (2.6%)
Bachelors32 (27.6%)
Graduate Degree16 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 6%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 2.6%Bachelors: 27.6%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS6.0%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College12.1%
Associates2.6%
Bachelors27.6%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,984 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$139,300 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,086/mo
Total Housing Units120
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
65%
About Ceres, NY

Ceres is a city in New York, located in Allegany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 176 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.3 years.

Economically, Ceres is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,984 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ceres is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,086 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ceres is well-educated. 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ceres
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14721 176 $53,984 $139,300 $1,086 6.1% 41.4% 75.9%