City

Port Henry, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New York

👥1,545Population
💰$43,832Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂62.3Median Age
🏠$154,900Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊9.7%Unemployment▲ 98% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.5%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic4.5%
Black0.4%
Asian0.9%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
8%
18–24
3%
25–44
15%
45–64
44%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.81
Below Poverty28.4% ▲ 184% above avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment9.7% ▲ 98% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate470 (36.3%)
Some College194 (15%)
Associates180 (13.9%)
Bachelors169 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree276 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 15%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College15.0%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,832 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$154,900 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units914
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
68%
About Port Henry, NY

Port Henry is a city in New York, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,545 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.3 years.

Economically, Port Henry is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,832 is below the national average. Approximately 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Port Henry is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 70.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Henry is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Port Henry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12974 1,545 $43,832 $154,900 9.7% 34.4% 70.0%