City

Dryden, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Tompkins County  ·  New York

👥4,756Population
💰$71,950Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$229,200Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓57.1%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 1.7%Asian: 3.9%Other: 3.5%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic4.3%
Black1.7%
Asian3.9%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
10%
18–24
16%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads57.1% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (1.6%)
HS Graduate545 (18.1%)
Some College353 (11.7%)
Associates346 (11.5%)
Bachelors396 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree1,324 (44%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 18.1%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 44%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad18.1%
Some College11.7%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate44.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,950 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$229,200 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$922/mo
Total Housing Units2,099
Vacant Units132

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Dryden, NY

Dryden is a city in New York, located in Tompkins County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,756 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Dryden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,950 is near the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Dryden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $229,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $922 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dryden is well-educated. 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dryden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13053 4,756 $71,950 $229,200 $922 6.1% 57.1% 68.5%