City

Sherman, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Chautauqua County  ·  New York

👥1,859Population
💰$65,134Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$126,700Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.2%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic5.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.7%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.9%)
HS Graduate434 (37%)
Some College163 (13.9%)
Associates132 (11.2%)
Bachelors226 (19.3%)
Graduate Degree209 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 37%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 19.3%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad37.0%
Some College13.9%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors19.3%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,134 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$126,700 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units900
Vacant Units147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
67%
About Sherman, NY

Sherman is a city in New York, located in Chautauqua County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,859 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Sherman is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,134 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sherman is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sherman is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sherman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14781 1,859 $65,134 $126,700 $810 6.2% 37.1% 81.9%