City

Sandy Creek, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Oswego County  ·  New York

👥1,794Population
💰$50,238Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$138,900Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓45.4%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊11.7%Unemployment▲ 139% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic1.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads45.4% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment11.7% ▲ 139% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (2%)
HS Graduate382 (31.1%)
Some College184 (15%)
Associates80 (6.5%)
Bachelors259 (21.1%)
Graduate Degree298 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 15%Associates: 6.5%Bachelors: 21.1%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College15.0%
Associates6.5%
Bachelors21.1%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,238 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$138,900 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$781/mo
Total Housing Units1,063
Vacant Units253

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
70%
About Sandy Creek, NY

Sandy Creek is a city in New York, located in Oswego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,794 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Sandy Creek is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,238 is below the national average. Approximately 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Sandy Creek is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $781 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sandy Creek is well-educated. 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sandy Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13145 1,794 $50,238 $138,900 $781 11.7% 45.4% 73.2%