City

Wilmington, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New York

👥1,280Population
💰$80,568Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$272,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate210 (22.6%)
Some College114 (12.3%)
Associates183 (19.7%)
Bachelors126 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree295 (31.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 22.6%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 31.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad22.6%
Some College12.3%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate31.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,568 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$272,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,095/mo
Total Housing Units818
Vacant Units291

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Wilmington, NY

Wilmington is a city in New York, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,280 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Wilmington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,568 is near the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wilmington is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $272,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,095 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilmington is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.34%).

Wilmington, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Wilmington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12997 1,280 $80,568 $272,800 $1,095 1.9% 45.3% 83.5%