City

West Edmeston, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Otsego County  ·  New York

👥1,715Population
💰$67,989Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂32.8Median Age
🏠$136,800Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.9%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0.4%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
24%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.8%)
HS Graduate333 (34.4%)
Some College150 (15.5%)
Associates125 (12.9%)
Bachelors143 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree208 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College15.5%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,989 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$136,800 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$918/mo
Total Housing Units653
Vacant Units96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
64%
About West Edmeston, NY

West Edmeston is a city in New York, located in Otsego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,715 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.8 years.

Economically, West Edmeston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,989 is near the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in West Edmeston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $918 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Edmeston is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Edmeston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13485 1,715 $67,989 $136,800 $918 5.5% 36.3% 83.8%