City

Lima, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Livingston County  ·  New York

👥4,163Population
💰$79,375Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$198,700Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓55.1%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 5.1%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.6%
Asian1.2%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
13%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads55.1% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma47 (1.8%)
HS Graduate379 (14.4%)
Some College350 (13.3%)
Associates406 (15.4%)
Bachelors385 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree1,063 (40.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 14.4%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 40.4%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad14.4%
Some College13.3%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate40.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,375 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$198,700 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$809/mo
Total Housing Units1,789
Vacant Units188

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Lima, NY

Lima is a city in New York, located in Livingston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,163 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Lima is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,375 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lima is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $809 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lima is well-educated. 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lima
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14485 4,163 $79,375 $198,700 $809 2.4% 55.1% 81.9%