City

Medusa, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Albany County  ·  New York

👥596Population
💰$76,728Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$269,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 4%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty1.5% ▼ 85% below avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 42% above avg
HS Graduate160 (39.5%)
Some College6 (1.5%)
Associates67 (16.5%)
Bachelors36 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree136 (33.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 1.5%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 33.6%Edu
HS Grad39.5%
Some College1.5%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate33.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.5%Renter: 7.5%Tenure
Owner92.5%
Renter7.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
51%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,728 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$269,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units313
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
76%
About Medusa, NY

Medusa is a city in New York, located in Albany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 596 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Medusa is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,728 is near the national average. Approximately 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Medusa is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $269,200, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Medusa is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Medusa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12120 596 $76,728 $269,200 6.9% 42.5% 92.5%