Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 28.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | -1.46 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 75.7% ▲ 95% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 300 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,999 (9.9%) |
| Some College | 1,878 (6.2%) |
| Associates | 2,310 (7.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,143 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 20,570 (68.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,689 ▼ 9% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $334,800 ▲ 20% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,446/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 31,772 |
| Vacant Units | 3,245 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Ithaca is a city in New York, located in Tompkins County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 68,789 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.4 years.
Economically, Ithaca is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,689 is near the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Ithaca is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $334,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,446 per month.
The population of Ithaca is highly educated. 75.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (67.48%).
Ithaca, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14850 | 66,495 | $69,689 | $334,800 | $1,446 | 5.8% | 75.2% | 44.2% |