City

Elizabethtown, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New York

👥1,183Population
💰$61,801Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂55.5Median Age
🏠$175,900Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓51.5%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 3.9%Other: 3.8%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic1.3%
Black3.9%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
6%
18–24
2%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.79
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads51.5% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate301 (32%)
Some College54 (5.7%)
Associates99 (10.5%)
Bachelors150 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree335 (35.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 5.7%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 35.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College5.7%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate35.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,801 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$175,900 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$766/mo
Total Housing Units872
Vacant Units273

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
67%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
66%
About Elizabethtown, NY

Elizabethtown is a city in New York, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,183 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.5 years.

Economically, Elizabethtown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,801 is below the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Elizabethtown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $766 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elizabethtown is well-educated. 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elizabethtown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12932 1,183 $61,801 $175,900 $766 5.6% 51.5% 80.3%