City

Groton, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Tompkins County  ·  New York

👥6,246Population
💰$71,316Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$167,900Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 7.7%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.6%
Asian0.5%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma69 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,434 (34.3%)
Some College520 (12.4%)
Associates528 (12.6%)
Bachelors450 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree1,181 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College12.4%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
37%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,316 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$167,900 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$983/mo
Total Housing Units2,803
Vacant Units152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
64%
About Groton, NY

Groton is a city in New York, located in Tompkins County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,246 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Groton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,316 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Groton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $983 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Groton is moderately educated. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Groton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13073 6,246 $71,316 $167,900 $983 3.2% 39.0% 74.1%