City

Ilion, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Herkimer County  ·  New York

👥10,073Population
💰$62,500Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$105,200Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.6%Race
White89.6%
Hispanic4.3%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma56 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,046 (29.3%)
Some College1,245 (17.8%)
Associates824 (11.8%)
Bachelors1,233 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree1,572 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College17.8%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,500 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$105,200 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$751/mo
Total Housing Units5,101
Vacant Units613

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
69%
About Ilion, NY

Ilion is a city in New York, located in Herkimer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,073 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Ilion is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,500 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ilion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $751 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ilion is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ilion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13357 10,073 $62,500 $105,200 $751 2.7% 40.2% 68.8%