City

Richfield Springs, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Otsego County  ·  New York

👥3,667Population
💰$63,681Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$184,300Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓43.4%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.3%
Asian0.7%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads43.4% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.6%)
HS Graduate718 (31.2%)
Some College251 (10.9%)
Associates320 (13.9%)
Bachelors266 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree732 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College10.9%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,681 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$184,300 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$827/mo
Total Housing Units2,192
Vacant Units789

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
66%
About Richfield Springs, NY

Richfield Springs is a city in New York, located in Otsego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,667 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Richfield Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,681 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Richfield Springs is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $827 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Richfield Springs is well-educated. 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Richfield Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13439 3,667 $63,681 $184,300 $827 3.0% 43.4% 78.7%