City

Marathon, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Cortland County  ·  New York

👥3,936Population
💰$62,537Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$134,300Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 1.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic1.1%
Asian0.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.9%)
HS Graduate873 (36.9%)
Some College389 (16.4%)
Associates296 (12.5%)
Bachelors421 (17.8%)
Graduate Degree368 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 17.8%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College16.4%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors17.8%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,537 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$134,300 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$798/mo
Total Housing Units1,715
Vacant Units210

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
67%
About Marathon, NY

Marathon is a city in New York, located in Cortland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,936 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Marathon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,537 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Marathon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $798 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marathon is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marathon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13803 3,936 $62,537 $134,300 $798 8.0% 33.3% 84.2%