City

Upper Jay, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New York

👥188Population
💰$111,083Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$223,700Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓64.1%College Grads▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.7% Female 55.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Other: 6.4%Race
White93.6%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
7%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
46%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty23.9% ▲ 139% above avg
College Grads64.1% ▲ 65% above avg
HS Graduate6 (3.9%)
Some College15 (9.8%)
Associates34 (22.2%)
Bachelors28 (18.3%)
Graduate Degree70 (45.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 3.9%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 18.3%Graduate: 45.8%Edu
HS Grad3.9%
Some College9.8%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors18.3%
Graduate45.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.4%Renter: 11.6%Tenure
Owner88.4%
Renter11.6%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,083 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$223,700 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units144
Vacant Units49

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
7%
$100k–$150k
41%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
66%
About Upper Jay, NY

Upper Jay is a city in New York, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 188 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Upper Jay is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,083 is above the national average. Approximately 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Upper Jay is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,700, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Upper Jay is highly educated. 64.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.62%).

Upper Jay, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Upper Jay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12987 188 $111,083 $223,700 0.0% 64.1% 88.4%