City

Keene, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New York

👥462Population
💰$113,750Median HH Income▲ 49% above avg
🎂56.8Median Age
🏠$427,300Median Home Value▲ 53% above avg
🎓61.8%College Grads▲ 60% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 0.7%Asian: 1.7%Other: 0.9%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian1.7%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
39%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.78
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads61.8% ▲ 60% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
HS Graduate79 (19.1%)
Some College39 (9.4%)
Associates40 (9.7%)
Bachelors32 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree224 (54.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 19.1%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 54.1%Edu
HS Grad19.1%
Some College9.4%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate54.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95%Renter: 5%Tenure
Owner95.0%
Renter5.0%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$113,750 ▲ 49% above avg
Median Home Value$427,300 ▲ 53% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,583/mo
Total Housing Units605
Vacant Units346

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
63%
About Keene, NY

Keene is a city in New York, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 462 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.8 years.

Economically, Keene is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $113,750 is above the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Keene is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $427,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,583 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Keene is highly educated. 61.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Keene
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12942 462 $113,750 $427,300 $1,583 1.6% 61.8% 95.0%