City

Paradox, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New York

👥167Population
💰$151,875Median HH Income▲ 99% above avg
🎂61.3Median Age
🏠$346,300Median Home Value▲ 24% above avg
🎓45.0%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.6%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
3%
18–24
4%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.92
College Grads45.0% ▲ 16% above avg
HS Graduate32 (22.9%)
Some College17 (12.1%)
Associates28 (20%)
Graduate Degree63 (45%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.9%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 20%Graduate: 45%Edu
HS Grad22.9%
Some College12.1%
Associates20.0%
Graduate45.0%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
16%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$151,875 ▲ 99% above avg
Median Home Value$346,300 ▲ 24% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units329
Vacant Units242

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
2%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
39%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Work From Home
43%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
91%
15–30 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Paradox, NY

Paradox is a city in New York, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 167 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.3 years.

Economically, Paradox is a affluent community. The median household income of $151,875 is significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Paradox is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $346,300, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paradox is well-educated. 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.6%).

Paradox, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Paradox
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12858 167 $151,875 $346,300 0.0% 45.0% 100.0%