City

Norwich, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Chenango County  ·  New York

👥12,855Population
💰$59,757Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$127,200Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 58% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.7%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic4.5%
Black0.9%
Asian0.6%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 58% above avg
No HS Diploma67 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,048 (36%)
Some College1,184 (14%)
Associates1,012 (12%)
Bachelors983 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree2,167 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 14%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College14.0%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.5%Renter: 34.5%Tenure
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,757 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$127,200 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units6,445
Vacant Units891

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Norwich, NY

Norwich is a city in New York, located in Chenango County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,855 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Norwich is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,757 is below the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Norwich is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $835 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Norwich is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Norwich
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13815 12,855 $59,757 $127,200 $835 7.7% 37.2% 65.5%