City

Chenango Forks, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Broome County  ·  New York

👥2,432Population
💰$58,250Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂55.2Median Age
🏠$133,900Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 10.6%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other10.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
13%
45–64
35%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.6%)
HS Graduate929 (53.3%)
Some College236 (13.5%)
Associates118 (6.8%)
Bachelors184 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree265 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 53.3%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad53.3%
Some College13.5%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,250 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$133,900 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$789/mo
Total Housing Units1,145
Vacant Units84

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Chenango Forks, NY

Chenango Forks is a city in New York, located in Broome County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,432 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.2 years.

Economically, Chenango Forks is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,250 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chenango Forks is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $789 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chenango Forks is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chenango Forks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13746 2,432 $58,250 $133,900 $789 3.7% 25.8% 84.8%