City

La Fargeville, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  New York

👥2,945Population
💰$62,250Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$145,500Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 4.9%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic0.7%
Black4.9%
Asian0.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
28%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
19%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate700 (47.1%)
Some College196 (13.2%)
Associates134 (9%)
Bachelors198 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree254 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad47.1%
Some College13.2%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,250 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$145,500 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$487/mo
Total Housing Units1,190
Vacant Units148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
66%
About La Fargeville, NY

La Fargeville is a city in New York, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,945 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, La Fargeville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,250 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in La Fargeville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $487 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Fargeville is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Fargeville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13656 2,945 $62,250 $145,500 $487 8.3% 30.4% 75.5%