City

Waterford, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Saratoga County  ·  New York

👥11,414Population
💰$87,212Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$278,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 3.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic4.4%
Black3.3%
Asian1.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma207 (2.5%)
HS Graduate2,426 (28.8%)
Some College1,143 (13.6%)
Associates827 (9.8%)
Bachelors1,102 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree2,706 (32.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 32.2%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College13.6%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate32.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,212 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$278,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,097/mo
Total Housing Units5,197
Vacant Units281

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Waterford, NY

Waterford is a city in New York, located in Saratoga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,414 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Waterford is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,212 is near the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waterford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,097 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waterford is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waterford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12188 11,414 $87,212 $278,100 $1,097 3.9% 45.3% 72.4%