City

Dexter, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  New York

👥3,866Population
💰$90,461Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$214,800Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.4%Other: 2%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.4%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.7%)
HS Graduate895 (33%)
Some College360 (13.3%)
Associates331 (12.2%)
Bachelors411 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree694 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College13.3%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,461 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$214,800 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units2,046
Vacant Units494

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
64%
About Dexter, NY

Dexter is a city in New York, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,866 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Dexter is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,461 is above the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Dexter is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dexter is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dexter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13634 3,866 $90,461 $214,800 $731 6.7% 40.8% 82.2%