City

Spencer, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Tioga County  ·  New York

👥4,525Population
💰$62,431Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$191,800Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓38.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.9%
Asian0.9%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads38.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,151 (38.9%)
Some College240 (8.1%)
Associates397 (13.4%)
Bachelors304 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree844 (28.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 28.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College8.1%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate28.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,431 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$191,800 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$980/mo
Total Housing Units2,062
Vacant Units213

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Spencer, NY

Spencer is a city in New York, located in Tioga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,525 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Spencer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,431 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Spencer is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $980 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spencer is moderately educated. 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spencer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14883 4,525 $62,431 $191,800 $980 7.0% 38.8% 72.0%