City

Waterloo, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Seneca County  ·  New York

👥9,429Population
💰$63,915Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$118,600Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic6.2%
Black1.4%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma132 (2%)
HS Graduate2,165 (33.4%)
Some College912 (14.1%)
Associates809 (12.5%)
Bachelors1,053 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree1,418 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College14.1%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68%Renter: 32%Tenure
Owner68.0%
Renter32.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,915 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$118,600 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$926/mo
Total Housing Units4,501
Vacant Units348

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
62%
About Waterloo, NY

Waterloo is a city in New York, located in Seneca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,429 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Waterloo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,915 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Waterloo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $926 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waterloo is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waterloo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13165 9,429 $63,915 $118,600 $926 6.0% 38.1% 68.0%