City

Waverly, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Tioga County  ·  New York

👥7,531Population
💰$52,143Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$139,500Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1%Other: 1.9%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Black1.3%
Asian1.0%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma50 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,980 (37.5%)
Some College931 (17.6%)
Associates445 (8.4%)
Bachelors885 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree987 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College17.6%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,143 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$139,500 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$911/mo
Total Housing Units3,887
Vacant Units541

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Waverly, NY

Waverly is a city in New York, located in Tioga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,531 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Waverly is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,143 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Waverly is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $911 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waverly is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waverly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14892 7,531 $52,143 $139,500 $911 7.0% 35.5% 70.1%