City

Panama, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Chautauqua County  ·  New York

👥2,156Population
💰$62,935Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$128,800Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓41.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 1.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian0.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads41.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.7%)
HS Graduate387 (36.8%)
Some College156 (14.8%)
Associates64 (6.1%)
Bachelors257 (24.4%)
Graduate Degree181 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 6.1%Bachelors: 24.4%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College14.8%
Associates6.1%
Bachelors24.4%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,935 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$128,800 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units880
Vacant Units88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Panama, NY

Panama is a city in New York, located in Chautauqua County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,156 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Panama is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,935 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Panama is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $736 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Panama is well-educated. 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Panama
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14767 2,156 $62,935 $128,800 $736 1.0% 41.6% 85.4%