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Cortland, NY
City in Cortland County, New York. ZIP codes: 13045.
Population
17,450
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
4,481
ZIP codes
1
Cortland and its ZIP codes
Cortland at a glance
- Cortland is about 11 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 109th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $59,482 a year, 31% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,600 (64% below New York) and median rent is $975 a month.
Local data for Cortland, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cortland, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,482
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$152,600
Median rent
$975/mo
Homeownership
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.2%
Median age
27.4
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,853), German Americans (1,990), Italian Americans (1,564).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cortland County. PPP loans are for Cortland.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,509
17,469 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,477
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$259M
FY 2026, $5,539 per person
PPP loans
$78M
700 loans, 11,708 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cortland, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.6%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked10.3%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cortland, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
219
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 12°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cortland, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Cortland
1 in or overlapping Cortland. Population shown
Cities near Cortland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cortland WestCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Munsons CornersCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.2 |
| HomerVillage | 2.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Blodgett MillsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.2 |
| McGrawVillage | 4.2 mi | 1 |
| VirgilCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| McLeanCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| GrotonVillage | 9.3 mi | 1.7 |
| DrydenVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.8 |
| FreevilleVillage | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| MarathonVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| TullyVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| MoraviaVillage | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Slaterville SpringsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| VarnaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| South LansingCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cortland, NY in?
- Cortland is in Cortland County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Cortland, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cortland include 13045.
- What is the population of Cortland, NY?
- About 17,450 people live in Cortland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cortland?
- Nearby places include Cortland West (2.1 mi), Munsons Corners (2.3 mi), Homer (2.4 mi), Blodgett Mills (3.3 mi), McGraw (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023