City

Wayland, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Steuben County  ·  New York

👥4,745Population
💰$68,125Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$110,200Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓38.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.6%Other: 3.7%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.6%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads38.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma99 (3.3%)
HS Graduate1,063 (35.4%)
Some College451 (15%)
Associates242 (8.1%)
Bachelors604 (20.1%)
Graduate Degree542 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 15%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 20.1%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College15.0%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors20.1%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,125 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$110,200 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$840/mo
Total Housing Units2,288
Vacant Units493

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
65%
About Wayland, NY

Wayland is a city in New York, located in Steuben County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,745 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Wayland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,125 is near the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wayland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $840 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wayland is moderately educated. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wayland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14572 4,745 $68,125 $110,200 $840 4.2% 38.2% 83.8%