City

Hector, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuyler County  ·  New York

👥827Population
💰$65,921Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$297,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓49.8%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Other: 4.4%Race
White95.7%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
26%
25–44
27%
45–64
18%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty21.8% ▲ 118% above avg
College Grads49.8% ▲ 29% above avg
HS Graduate112 (20.7%)
Some College79 (14.6%)
Associates80 (14.8%)
Bachelors64 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree205 (38%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.7%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 38%Edu
HS Grad20.7%
Some College14.6%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate38.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,921 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$297,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,068/mo
Total Housing Units495
Vacant Units143

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
66%
About Hector, NY

Hector is a city in New York, located in Schuyler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 827 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Hector is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,921 is near the national average. Approximately 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Hector is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $297,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,068 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hector is well-educated. 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hector
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14841 827 $65,921 $297,300 $1,068 0.0% 49.8% 69.9%