City

Peru, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Clinton County  ·  New York

👥7,063Population
💰$120,822Median HH Income▲ 58% above avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$195,600Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓46.2%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 5%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic5.0%
Black1.1%
Asian0.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads46.2% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma69 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,467 (30.2%)
Some College643 (13.2%)
Associates434 (8.9%)
Bachelors624 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree1,616 (33.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College13.2%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,822 ▲ 58% above avg
Median Home Value$195,600 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,178/mo
Total Housing Units2,965
Vacant Units161

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Peru, NY

Peru is a city in New York, located in Clinton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,063 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Peru is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,822 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Peru is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,178 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Peru is well-educated. 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Peru
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12972 7,063 $120,822 $195,600 $1,178 1.9% 46.2% 88.7%