City

Port Leyden, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  New York

👥1,708Population
💰$49,696Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$114,900Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓17.3%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊14.3%Unemployment▲ 193% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.3%Other: 1.4%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.3%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads17.3% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment14.3% ▲ 193% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.8%)
HS Graduate563 (54.7%)
Some College159 (15.5%)
Associates121 (11.8%)
Bachelors61 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree117 (11.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 54.7%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 11.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad54.7%
Some College15.5%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate11.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,696 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$114,900 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$717/mo
Total Housing Units898
Vacant Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
65%
About Port Leyden, NY

Port Leyden is a city in New York, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,708 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Port Leyden is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,696 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Port Leyden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $717 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Leyden is less-educated. 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Port Leyden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13433 1,708 $49,696 $114,900 $717 14.3% 17.3% 76.6%