City

Nichols, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Tioga County  ·  New York

👥2,313Population
💰$74,450Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$135,700Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.2%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White98.2%
Hispanic0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (2%)
HS Graduate555 (37.5%)
Some College248 (16.7%)
Associates234 (15.8%)
Bachelors123 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree292 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College16.7%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,450 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$135,700 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,189/mo
Total Housing Units997
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Nichols, NY

Nichols is a city in New York, located in Tioga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,313 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Nichols is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,450 is near the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Nichols is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,189 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nichols is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nichols
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13812 2,313 $74,450 $135,700 $1,189 2.2% 28.0% 80.8%