City

Minerva, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New York

👥304Population
💰$77,969Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂56.7Median Age
🏠$129,800Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Black: 0.7%Other: 4%Race
White92.1%
Black0.7%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
15%
18–24
2%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (2.4%)
HS Graduate55 (26.7%)
Some College43 (20.9%)
Associates39 (18.9%)
Bachelors31 (15%)
Graduate Degree33 (16%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College20.9%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97%Renter: 3%Tenure
Owner97.0%
Renter3.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,969 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$129,800 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units246
Vacant Units113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Minerva, NY

Minerva is a city in New York, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 304 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.7 years.

Economically, Minerva is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,969 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Minerva is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Minerva is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Minerva
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12851 304 $77,969 $129,800 2.6% 31.1% 97.0%