Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 12.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.5% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 46% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 527 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 12,865 (38.7%) |
| Some College | 4,696 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 3,687 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 4,528 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,905 (20.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,861 ▼ 18% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $129,212 ▼ 54% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $854/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 25,908 |
| Vacant Units | 4,908 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Chenango County is located in New York and encompasses 21 ZIP codes spanning 21 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 50,584 residents. With a median age of 44.16, it is a middle-aged county.
Chenango County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,861 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.1% is above the national average.
Housing in Chenango County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $129,212 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $853. Homeownership rates are high at 77.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Chenango County are primarily White (93.04%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Chenango County, NY is a solidly middle-class area in New York. The 21 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13730 | Afton | 2,763 | $61,466 | $119,500 | $811 | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| 13733 | Bainbridge | 5,265 | $59,019 | $122,200 | $828 | 5.3% | 33.9% |
| 13332 | Earlville | 2,695 | $74,511 | $121,600 | $1,110 | 12.0% | 43.8% |
| 13778 | Greene | 5,139 | $67,050 | $161,700 | $756 | 5.1% | 42.2% |
| 13780 | Guilford | 842 | $75,278 | $124,100 | — | 2.9% | 43.5% |
| 13801 | Mc Donough | 1,533 | $66,985 | $148,400 | $918 | 5.4% | 29.9% |
| 13809 | Mount Upton | 1,688 | $56,071 | $178,900 | $872 | 19.4% | 25.1% |
| 13411 | New Berlin | 2,920 | $58,651 | $120,200 | $688 | 6.0% | 31.3% |
| 13124 | North Pitcher | 95 | $95,625 | $172,500 | — | 2.9% | 37.0% |
| 13815 | Norwich | 12,855 | $59,757 | $127,200 | $835 | 7.7% | 37.2% |
| 13830 | Oxford | 4,826 | $62,267 | $116,500 | $836 | 6.7% | 31.8% |
| 13136 | Pitcher | 377 | $41,944 | $103,000 | $808 | 4.4% | 23.1% |
| 13832 | Plymouth | 513 | $70,625 | $136,200 | — | 0.0% | 26.7% |
| 13460 | Sherburne | 4,286 | $63,316 | $119,400 | $811 | 4.8% | 32.1% |
| 13841 | Smithville Flats | 394 | $53,125 | $115,000 | $1,125 | 4.8% | 31.5% |
| 13464 | Smyrna | 1,154 | $55,711 | $80,200 | $1,125 | 6.4% | 20.8% |
| 13843 | South New Berlin | 2,014 | $76,583 | $165,800 | $909 | 2.1% | 43.5% |
| 13155 | South Otselic | 654 | $66,146 | $92,500 | $929 | 11.9% | 34.2% |
| 13844 | South Plymouth | 543 | $66,635 | $89,800 | $1,550 | 9.2% | 20.1% |