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Chenango County, NY

10 cities and towns and 20 ZIP codes in Chenango County, New York.

Population

46,321

Land area

893sq mi

People per sq mi

52

ZIP codes

20

Cities and towns in Chenango County

Full map

Chenango County at a glance

  • Chenango County is 88% less dense than New York as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $62,948 a year, 27% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,900 (67% below New York) and median rent is $875 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Norwich (6,782), Greene (1,567) and Oxford (1,514).

Local data for Chenango County, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chenango County, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$62,948

Poverty rate

11.8%

Median home value

$137,900

Prices +10.3% in a year

Median rent

$875/mo

Homeownership

75.4%

Bachelor's or higher

19.6%

Median age

45.0

Average commute

22.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (7,253), German Americans (6,748), Italian Americans (3,751).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,190

17,735 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,001

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$367M

FY 2026, $7,763 per person

PPP loans

$55.99M

801 loans, 7,351 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$125K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Chenango County, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.4%
  • Carpooled8.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home9.1%

Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chenango County, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

684

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

331

1.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 12°F

45.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone29 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chenango County, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.3%

U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts

Diabetes

12.3%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.4%

U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Chenango County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Chenango County, NY?
Norwich is the largest city or town in Chenango County, with about 6,782 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Chenango County?
Chenango County includes 20 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 13052, 13124, 13136, 13155, 13460.
What is the population of Chenango County, NY?
About 46,321 people live in Chenango County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Chenango County?
Chenango County borders Broome County, Madison County, Otsego County, Cortland County, Delaware County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023