City

Owego, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Tioga County  ·  New York

👥11,713Population
💰$70,796Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$142,600Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓47.0%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.8%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.8%
Asian1.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads47.0% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma98 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,318 (30.5%)
Some College871 (11.4%)
Associates748 (9.8%)
Bachelors1,292 (17%)
Graduate Degree2,283 (30%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 17%Graduate: 30%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College11.4%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors17.0%
Graduate30.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.0%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,796 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$142,600 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$901/mo
Total Housing Units5,108
Vacant Units338

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About Owego, NY

Owego is a city in New York, located in Tioga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,713 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Owego is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,796 is near the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Owego is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $901 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Owego is well-educated. 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Owego
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13827 11,713 $70,796 $142,600 $901 6.8% 47.0% 69.0%