City

Wellsburg, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Chemung County  ·  New York

👥1,316Population
💰$51,806Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$83,600Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊11.0%Unemployment▲ 124% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.8%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 8.4%Other: 4%Race
White81.8%
Hispanic3.3%
Black8.4%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
36%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty20.4% ▲ 104% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment11.0% ▲ 124% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.1%)
HS Graduate429 (48.8%)
Some College200 (22.7%)
Associates42 (4.8%)
Bachelors94 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree105 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 48.8%Some College: 22.7%Associates: 4.8%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad48.8%
Some College22.7%
Associates4.8%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,806 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$83,600 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,067/mo
Total Housing Units542
Vacant Units62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Wellsburg, NY

Wellsburg is a city in New York, located in Chemung County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,316 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Wellsburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,806 is below the national average. Approximately 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wellsburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,067 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellsburg is less-educated. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14894 1,316 $51,806 $83,600 $1,067 11.0% 22.6% 81.7%