City

Oswego, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Oswego County  ·  New York

👥36,199Population
💰$63,590Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$134,600Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 2.4%Asian: 1.9%Other: 3.3%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic5.2%
Black2.4%
Asian1.9%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
20%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma127 (0.6%)
HS Graduate6,182 (30.4%)
Some College3,083 (15.1%)
Associates2,332 (11.5%)
Bachelors2,618 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree6,024 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College15.1%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.1%Renter: 33.9%Tenure
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,590 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$134,600 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$992/mo
Total Housing Units15,668
Vacant Units2,052

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%
About Oswego, NY

Oswego is a city in New York, located in Oswego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 36,199 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.8 years.

Economically, Oswego is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,590 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Oswego is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $992 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oswego is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oswego
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13126 36,199 $63,590 $134,600 $992 7.4% 42.4% 66.1%