City

Moriah, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New York

👥995Population
💰$61,443Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$140,300Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓62.1%College Grads▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.5%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.3%Race
White99.5%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
18%
65+
32%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty0.8% ▼ 92% below avg
College Grads62.1% ▲ 60% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate193 (24.3%)
Some College16 (2%)
Associates87 (10.9%)
Bachelors134 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree360 (45.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 2%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 45.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad24.3%
Some College2.0%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate45.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98%Renter: 2%Tenure
Owner98.0%
Renter2.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
54%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
25%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,443 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$140,300 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units477
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
43%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
66%
About Moriah, NY

Moriah is a city in New York, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 995 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, Moriah is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,443 is below the national average. Approximately 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Moriah is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moriah is highly educated. 62.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (99.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Moriah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12960 995 $61,443 $140,300 0.0% 62.1% 98.0%