City

Speculator, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Hamilton County  ·  New York

👥520Population
💰$58,594Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂64.1Median Age
🏠$185,200Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 1.7%Asian: 1.5%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic1.7%
Asian1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
4%
18–24
9%
25–44
12%
45–64
29%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
HS Graduate120 (28.9%)
Some College47 (11.3%)
Associates59 (14.2%)
Bachelors63 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree126 (30.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
HS Grad28.9%
Some College11.3%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.6%Renter: 24.4%Tenure
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,594 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$185,200 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,045/mo
Total Housing Units787
Vacant Units562

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
21%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
81%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Speculator, NY

Speculator is a city in New York, located in Hamilton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 520 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.1 years.

Economically, Speculator is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,594 is below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Speculator is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,045 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Speculator is well-educated. 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Speculator
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12164 520 $58,594 $185,200 $1,045 3.0% 45.5% 75.6%