City

Owls Head, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  New York

👥253Population
💰$59,063Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂56.1Median Age
🏠$104,700Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊30.4%Unemployment▲ 522% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Other: 1.2%Race
White98.0%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
29%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment30.4% ▲ 522% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (1.9%)
HS Graduate74 (34.3%)
Some College33 (15.3%)
Associates33 (15.3%)
Bachelors8 (3.7%)
Graduate Degree64 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 3.7%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College15.3%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors3.7%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,063 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$104,700 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units397
Vacant Units268

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
2%
15–30 min
71%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
68%
About Owls Head, NY

Owls Head is a city in New York, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 253 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.1 years.

Economically, Owls Head is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,063 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 30.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Owls Head is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Owls Head is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Owls Head
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12969 253 $59,063 $104,700 30.4% 33.3% 76.0%