City

Ripley, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Chautauqua County  ·  New York

👥2,272Population
💰$50,061Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$103,400Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 0.4%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic4.0%
Asian0.8%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.8%)
HS Graduate557 (40%)
Some College211 (15.2%)
Associates137 (9.8%)
Bachelors191 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree285 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College15.2%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,061 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$103,400 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$628/mo
Total Housing Units1,170
Vacant Units272

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
68%
About Ripley, NY

Ripley is a city in New York, located in Chautauqua County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,272 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Ripley is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,061 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ripley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $628 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ripley is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ripley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14775 2,272 $50,061 $103,400 $628 2.0% 34.2% 77.7%