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Oneida, NY

City in Madison County, New York. ZIP codes: 13421.

Population

10,171

Land area

22.1sq mi

People per sq mi

461

ZIP codes

1

Oneida and its ZIP codes

Oneida at a glance

  • By population, it ranks 197th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
  • The median household income is $61,597, 28% below the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,100 (62% below New York) and median rent is $903 a month.

Local data for Oneida, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Oneida, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$61,597

Poverty rate

14.3%

Median home value

$160,100

Median rent

$903/mo

Homeownership

61.9%

Bachelor's or higher

25.3%

Median age

47.0

Average commute

19.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,020), German Americans (1,690), Italian Americans (1,633).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Oneida.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,924

20,808 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$61,338

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$451M

FY 2026, $6,624 per person

PPP loans

$20.1M

269 loans, 2,539 jobs reported

Madison County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone78.3%
  • Carpooled7.5%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked4.4%
  • Bicycle0.8%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home8.0%

Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Oneida, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

555

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

297

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 14°F

44.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Oneida, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.3%

U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts

Diabetes

10.9%

U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts

Smoking

14.6%

U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.9%

U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts

ZIP codes in Oneida

1 in or overlapping Oneida. Population shown

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Cities near Oneida

Frequently asked questions

What county is Oneida, NY in?
Oneida is in Madison County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in Oneida, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Oneida include 13421.
What is the population of Oneida, NY?
About 10,171 people live in Oneida, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Oneida?
Nearby places include Wampsville (2.1 mi), Oneida Castle (2.1 mi), Durhamville (2.2 mi), Sherrill (4 mi), Canastota (4.2 mi).

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