City

Jefferson, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Schoharie County  ·  New York

👥1,258Population
💰$61,250Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$162,000Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 107% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 3.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 8.7%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian1.2%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
42%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 107% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.8%)
HS Graduate305 (32.9%)
Some College96 (10.3%)
Associates134 (14.4%)
Bachelors147 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree229 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College10.3%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90%Renter: 10%Tenure
Owner90.0%
Renter10.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,250 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$162,000 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units1,107
Vacant Units515

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
62%
About Jefferson, NY

Jefferson is a city in New York, located in Schoharie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,258 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, Jefferson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,250 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Jefferson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jefferson is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jefferson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12093 1,258 $61,250 $162,000 $883 10.1% 40.5% 90.0%