City

Wilson, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Niagara County  ·  New York

👥3,019Population
💰$76,094Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$179,800Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓44.6%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.2%Other: 7%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.2%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (1.4%)
HS Graduate576 (25.7%)
Some College328 (14.6%)
Associates308 (13.7%)
Bachelors413 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree587 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 18.4%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College14.6%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,094 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$179,800 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$786/mo
Total Housing Units1,702
Vacant Units327

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
67%
About Wilson, NY

Wilson is a city in New York, located in Niagara County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,019 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Wilson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,094 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wilson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $786 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilson is well-educated. 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14172 3,019 $76,094 $179,800 $786 3.1% 44.6% 85.2%