City

Massena, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Lawrence County  ·  New York

👥15,737Population
💰$56,987Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$118,300Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.9%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.6%
Asian0.6%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty19.2% ▲ 92% above avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma103 (1%)
HS Graduate3,770 (35.4%)
Some College1,318 (12.4%)
Associates1,403 (13.2%)
Bachelors1,308 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree2,748 (25.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 25.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College12.4%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate25.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,987 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$118,300 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$712/mo
Total Housing Units7,785
Vacant Units718

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Massena, NY

Massena is a city in New York, located in St. Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,737 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Massena is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,987 is below the national average. Approximately 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Massena is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $712 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Massena is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Massena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13662 15,737 $56,987 $118,300 $712 5.7% 38.1% 67.3%