County

Lewis County, NY

17 ZIP codes  ·  17 cities  ·  New York

👥25,231Population
💰$68,511Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$156,616Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.7%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.8%
Asian0.3%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma179 (1.1%)
HS Graduate6,863 (41.8%)
Some College1,879 (11.5%)
Associates1,725 (10.5%)
Bachelors2,324 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree3,439 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College11.5%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,511 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$156,616 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$831/mo
Total Housing Units14,669
Vacant Units4,277

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
66%
About Lewis County, NY

Lewis County is located in New York and encompasses 17 ZIP codes spanning 17 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 25,231 residents. With a median age of 42.38, it is a middle-aged county.

Lewis County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,510 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Lewis County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $156,616 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $830. Homeownership rates are high at 79.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lewis County are primarily White (94.02%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Lewis County, NY is a solidly middle-class area in New York. The 17 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 Codes in Lewis County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
13312 Brantingham 288 $71,172 $231,000 6.0% 59.7%
13620 Castorland 2,150 $62,574 $178,800 $893 3.2% 34.2%
13325 Constableville 882 $66,458 $135,300 $806 3.9% 30.5%
13626 Copenhagen 2,322 $75,662 $183,400 $948 3.9% 32.4%
13327 Croghan 1,956 $61,250 $158,700 $793 4.2% 31.0%
13343 Glenfield 1,543 $68,514 $164,100 $799 2.3% 33.9%
13345 Greig 184 $51,250 $116,600 13.3% 22.8%
13648 Harrisville 2,236 $65,000 $112,500 $1,023 2.4% 32.8%
13367 Lowville 8,786 $70,781 $170,700 $790 4.1% 42.9%
13368 Lyons Falls 1,025 $60,000 $110,300 $611 6.7% 29.7%
13433 Port Leyden 1,708 $49,696 $114,900 $717 14.3% 17.3%
13473 Turin 1,060 $100,477 $150,000 $933 13.9% 32.1%
13489 West Leyden 508 $87,115 $187,500 $794 8.6% 42.1%