City

Mexico, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Oswego County  ·  New York

👥7,313Population
💰$73,328Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$152,500Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma101 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,497 (31.1%)
Some College895 (18.6%)
Associates698 (14.5%)
Bachelors706 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree917 (19%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College18.6%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,328 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$152,500 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$811/mo
Total Housing Units3,351
Vacant Units416

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Mexico, NY

Mexico is a city in New York, located in Oswego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,313 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Mexico is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,328 is near the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mexico is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $811 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mexico is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mexico
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13114 7,313 $73,328 $152,500 $811 2.6% 33.7% 79.8%