City

Lacona, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Oswego County  ·  New York

👥1,861Population
💰$60,625Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$134,500Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 1.2%Asian: 2%Other: 1.9%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic1.5%
Black1.2%
Asian2.0%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty26.2% ▲ 162% above avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.8%)
HS Graduate519 (42.2%)
Some College197 (16%)
Associates87 (7.1%)
Bachelors134 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree283 (23%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 16%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College16.0%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,625 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$134,500 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,021/mo
Total Housing Units931
Vacant Units159

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Lacona, NY

Lacona is a city in New York, located in Oswego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,861 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Lacona is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,625 is below the national average. Approximately 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lacona is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,021 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lacona is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lacona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13083 1,861 $60,625 $134,500 $1,021 6.7% 33.9% 77.6%