City

South Otselic, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Chenango County  ·  New York

👥654Population
💰$66,146Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$92,500Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊11.9%Unemployment▲ 142% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic1.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment11.9% ▲ 142% above avg
HS Graduate183 (39.6%)
Some College72 (15.6%)
Associates49 (10.6%)
Bachelors68 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree90 (19.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
HS Grad39.6%
Some College15.6%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,146 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$92,500 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$929/mo
Total Housing Units345
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About South Otselic, NY

South Otselic is a city in New York, located in Chenango County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 654 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, South Otselic is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,146 is near the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in South Otselic is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $929 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Otselic is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Otselic
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13155 654 $66,146 $92,500 $929 11.9% 34.2% 82.5%