City

Westport, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New York

👥1,730Population
💰$64,688Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂54.0Median Age
🏠$193,500Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓45.0%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊16.8%Unemployment▲ 243% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.3% Female 41.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.6%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
12%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads45.0% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment16.8% ▲ 243% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.7%)
HS Graduate408 (33.5%)
Some College111 (9.1%)
Associates143 (11.7%)
Bachelors134 (11%)
Graduate Degree414 (34%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 34%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College9.1%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate34.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,688 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$193,500 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$952/mo
Total Housing Units1,227
Vacant Units451

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
65%
About Westport, NY

Westport is a city in New York, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,730 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54 years.

Economically, Westport is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,688 is below the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Westport is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $952 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Westport is well-educated. 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Westport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12993 1,730 $64,688 $193,500 $952 16.8% 45.0% 79.1%