City

Perry, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Wyoming County  ·  New York

👥6,396Population
💰$66,168Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$131,900Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 4.7%Other: 2.6%Race
White83.8%
Hispanic7.8%
Black4.7%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
31%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma101 (2.5%)
HS Graduate1,696 (42.3%)
Some College744 (18.6%)
Associates396 (9.9%)
Bachelors362 (9%)
Graduate Degree708 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College18.6%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.7%Renter: 31.3%Tenure
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,168 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$131,900 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$745/mo
Total Housing Units2,808
Vacant Units393

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
19%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
66%
About Perry, NY

Perry is a city in New York, located in Wyoming County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,396 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Perry is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,168 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Perry is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $745 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Perry is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Perry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14530 6,396 $66,168 $131,900 $745 3.1% 26.7% 68.7%