City

Paul Smiths, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  New York

👥1,022Population
💰$81,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂21.3Median Age
🏠$300,000Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓67.3%College Grads▲ 74% above avg
📊15.6%Unemployment▲ 219% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.2% Female 42.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.2%Hispanic: 9%Black: 2.7%Asian: 4.8%Other: 2.2%Race
White80.2%
Hispanic9.0%
Black2.7%
Asian4.8%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
10%
18–24
58%
25–44
9%
45–64
9%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty1.7% ▼ 83% below avg
College Grads67.3% ▲ 74% above avg
Unemployment15.6% ▲ 219% above avg
HS Graduate48 (15.4%)
Some College12 (3.8%)
Associates42 (13.5%)
Bachelors37 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree173 (55.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.4%Some College: 3.8%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 55.4%Edu
HS Grad15.4%
Some College3.8%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate55.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$300,000 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,453/mo
Total Housing Units390
Vacant Units210

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
28%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
68%
About Paul Smiths, NY

Paul Smiths is a city in New York, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,022 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.3 years.

Economically, Paul Smiths is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,250 is near the national average. Approximately 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Paul Smiths is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $300,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,453 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paul Smiths is highly educated. 67.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Paul Smiths
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12970 1,022 $81,250 $300,000 $1,453 15.6% 67.3% 72.2%