City

Swain, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegany County  ·  New York

👥363Population
💰$59,167Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$116,900Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.8% Female 43.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3%Race
White96.7%
Asian0.3%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3 (1.3%)
HS Graduate76 (33%)
Some College23 (10%)
Associates24 (10.4%)
Bachelors45 (19.6%)
Graduate Degree59 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 10%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 19.6%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College10.0%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors19.6%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.5%Renter: 7.5%Tenure
Owner92.5%
Renter7.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,167 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$116,900 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units293
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%
About Swain, NY

Swain is a city in New York, located in Allegany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 363 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Swain is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,167 is below the national average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Swain is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $940 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swain is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Swain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14884 363 $59,167 $116,900 $940 5.0% 45.2% 92.5%