City

Ithaca, NY

4 ZIP codes  ·  Tompkins County  ·  New York

👥68,789Population
💰$69,689Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂28.4Median Age
🏠$334,800Median Home Value▲ 20% above avg
🎓75.7%College Grads▲ 95% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.5%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 4.2%Asian: 13.7%Other: 4.9%Race
White67.5%
Hispanic8.3%
Black4.2%
Asian13.7%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
34%
25–44
23%
45–64
17%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.4 yrs
Avg HH Size-1.46
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads75.7% ▲ 95% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma300 (1%)
HS Graduate2,999 (9.9%)
Some College1,878 (6.2%)
Associates2,310 (7.6%)
Bachelors2,143 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree20,570 (68.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 9.9%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 68.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad9.9%
Some College6.2%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate68.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.2%Renter: 55.8%Tenure
Owner44.2%
Renter55.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,689 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$334,800 ▲ 20% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,446/mo
Total Housing Units31,772
Vacant Units3,245

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
49%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Ithaca, NY

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 Codes in Ithaca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14850 66,495 $69,689 $334,800 $1,446 5.8% 75.2% 44.2%