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Fulton, NY
City in Oswego County, New York.
Population
11,272
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,873
ZIP codes
0
Fulton and its ZIP codes
Fulton at a glance
- Fulton is about 6.8 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 173rd among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $52,046, 39% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,000 (76% below New York) and median rent is $887 a month.
Local data for Fulton, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fulton, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,046
Poverty rate
23.5%
Median home value
$101,000
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
54.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,172), Italian Americans (2,082), German Americans (1,183).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oswego County. PPP loans are for Fulton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,290
32,477 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,675
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$769M
FY 2026, $6,544 per person
How people get to work
Fulton, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.0%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fulton, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
906
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
272
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 14°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fulton, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Fulton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MinettoCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.8 |
| HannibalVillage | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| PhoenixVillage | 8.5 mi | 1.2 |
| OswegoCity | 10 mi | 7.6 |
| Sand RidgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| RadissonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| SUNY OswegoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| BaldwinsvilleVillage | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| MeridianVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| CatoVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| MexicoVillage | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Village GreenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Central SquareVillage | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Fair HavenVillage | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| BrewertonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| Seneca KnollsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fulton, NY in?
- Fulton is in Oswego County, New York.
- What is the population of Fulton, NY?
- About 11,272 people live in Fulton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fulton?
- Nearby places include Minetto (6.9 mi), Hannibal (8.1 mi), Phoenix (8.5 mi), Oswego (10 mi), Sand Ridge (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023