City

Johnstown, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Fulton County  ·  New York

👥12,013Population
💰$69,864Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$159,700Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.7%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic4.5%
Black2.4%
Asian0.7%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma109 (1.3%)
HS Graduate3,083 (37.9%)
Some College883 (10.9%)
Associates651 (8%)
Bachelors1,258 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree2,149 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College10.9%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,864 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$159,700 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$860/mo
Total Housing Units5,808
Vacant Units518

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
63%
About Johnstown, NY

Johnstown is a city in New York, located in Fulton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,013 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Johnstown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,864 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Johnstown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $860 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Johnstown is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Johnstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12095 12,013 $69,864 $159,700 $860 1.9% 41.9% 66.6%