City

Jay, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New York

👥1,477Population
💰$77,833Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$200,000Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓42.0%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.1% Female 39.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.3%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.9%
Asian0.2%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
1%
25–44
22%
45–64
36%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads42.0% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.9%)
HS Graduate389 (33.4%)
Some College189 (16.2%)
Associates88 (7.5%)
Bachelors113 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree377 (32.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 32.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College16.2%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate32.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.7%Renter: 8.3%Tenure
Owner91.7%
Renter8.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,833 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$200,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,092/mo
Total Housing Units1,062
Vacant Units436

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
49%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Jay, NY

Jay is a city in New York, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,477 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Jay is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,833 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Jay is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,092 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jay is well-educated. 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.79%).

Jay, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Jay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12941 1,477 $77,833 $200,000 $1,092 1.4% 42.0% 91.7%