City

Sylvan Beach, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Oneida County  ·  New York

👥547Population
💰$53,125Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂55.8Median Age
🏠$114,200Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓47.1%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 86% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.2%Race
White92.9%
Asian1.3%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
7%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
49%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.66
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads47.1% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 86% above avg
HS Graduate186 (43.2%)
Some College14 (3.2%)
Associates28 (6.5%)
Bachelors98 (22.7%)
Graduate Degree105 (24.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 3.2%Associates: 6.5%Bachelors: 22.7%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
HS Grad43.2%
Some College3.2%
Associates6.5%
Bachelors22.7%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,125 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$114,200 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$969/mo
Total Housing Units671
Vacant Units343

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Sylvan Beach, NY

Sylvan Beach is a city in New York, located in Oneida County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 547 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.8 years.

Economically, Sylvan Beach is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,125 is below the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Sylvan Beach is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $969 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sylvan Beach is well-educated. 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sylvan Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13157 547 $53,125 $114,200 $969 9.1% 47.1% 71.3%