City

Lewis, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New York

👥701Population
💰$74,375Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$146,200Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓26.0%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 3.7%Other: 4.1%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic0.9%
Black3.7%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
35%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty1.3% ▼ 87% below avg
College Grads26.0% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
HS Graduate224 (44.5%)
Some College64 (12.7%)
Associates84 (16.7%)
Bachelors34 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree97 (19.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
HS Grad44.5%
Some College12.7%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,375 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$146,200 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,148/mo
Total Housing Units417
Vacant Units78

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
60%
About Lewis, NY

Lewis is a city in New York, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 701 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Lewis is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,375 is near the national average. Approximately 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lewis is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,148 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lewis is moderately educated. 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lewis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12950 701 $74,375 $146,200 $1,148 2.5% 26.0% 80.5%