City

Wolcott, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  New York

👥5,264Population
💰$56,026Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$93,900Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.2%
Asian0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma74 (2.3%)
HS Graduate1,363 (41.8%)
Some College455 (13.9%)
Associates321 (9.8%)
Bachelors489 (15%)
Graduate Degree561 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College13.9%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,026 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$93,900 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$758/mo
Total Housing Units3,383
Vacant Units1,053

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
66%
About Wolcott, NY

Wolcott is a city in New York, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,264 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Wolcott is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,026 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wolcott is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $758 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wolcott is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wolcott
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14590 5,264 $56,026 $93,900 $758 5.1% 32.2% 79.8%