City

Utica, NY

6 ZIP codes  ·  Oneida County  ·  New York

👥73,476Population
💰$54,186Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$142,207Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.7%Hispanic: 13%Black: 11.8%Asian: 9.9%Other: 6%Race
White58.7%
Hispanic13.0%
Black11.8%
Asian9.9%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty24.4% ▲ 144% above avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma2,312 (5.5%)
HS Graduate12,794 (30.4%)
Some College6,186 (14.7%)
Associates5,243 (12.4%)
Bachelors5,161 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree10,439 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College14.7%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.7%Renter: 45.3%Tenure
Owner54.7%
Renter45.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,186 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$142,207 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$910/mo
Total Housing Units32,408
Vacant Units3,478

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
64%
About Utica, NY

Utica is a city in New York, located in Oneida County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 73,476 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.66 years.

Economically, Utica is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,186 is below the national average. Approximately 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Utica is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,207, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $910 per month.

The population of Utica is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (58.7%).

Utica, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Utica
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13501 40,235 $49,771 $136,100 $865 7.0% 34.6% 50.2%
13502 33,241 $59,530 $149,600 $965 5.7% 39.6% 60.2%