City

Worcester, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Otsego County  ·  New York

👥2,275Population
💰$78,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$163,300Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓46.3%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 0.5%Other: 5.3%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic10.7%
Black0.5%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
10%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads46.3% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.6%)
HS Graduate385 (25.3%)
Some College125 (8.2%)
Associates297 (19.6%)
Bachelors273 (18%)
Graduate Degree430 (28.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 18%Graduate: 28.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad25.3%
Some College8.2%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors18.0%
Graduate28.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.3%Renter: 4.7%Tenure
Owner95.3%
Renter4.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$163,300 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$783/mo
Total Housing Units1,222
Vacant Units442

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
69%
About Worcester, NY

Worcester is a city in New York, located in Otsego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,275 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Worcester is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,750 is near the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Worcester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $783 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Worcester is well-educated. 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Worcester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12197 2,275 $78,750 $163,300 $783 3.3% 46.3% 95.3%