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Oswego, NY
City in Oswego County, New York. ZIP codes: 13126.
Population
17,033
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,237
ZIP codes
1
Oswego and its ZIP codes
Oswego at a glance
- Oswego is about 5.3 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 112th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $53,172 a year, 38% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,600 (72% below New York) and median rent is $1,109 a month.
Local data for Oswego, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oswego, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,172
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$120,600
Median rent
$1,109/mo
Homeownership
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,970), Italian Americans (2,665), German Americans (2,389).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oswego County. PPP loans are for Oswego.
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
PPP loans
$47.36M
605 loans, 7,530 jobs reported
How people get to work
Oswego, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oswego, 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
80° / 19°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone26 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oswego, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Oswego
1 in or overlapping Oswego. Population shown
Cities near Oswego
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SUNY OswegoCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.3 |
| MinettoCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3.8 |
| HannibalVillage | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| FultonCity | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| Fair HavenVillage | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| MexicoVillage | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Red CreekVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| PhoenixVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| ParishVillage | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| Sand RidgeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| CatoVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
| MeridianVillage | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| PulaskiVillage | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| RadissonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.5 |
| Central SquareVillage | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| WolcottVillage | 22 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oswego, NY in?
- Oswego is in Oswego County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Oswego, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oswego include 13126.
- What is the population of Oswego, NY?
- About 17,033 people live in Oswego, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oswego?
- Nearby places include SUNY Oswego (2 mi), Minetto (3.7 mi), Hannibal (10 mi), Fulton (10 mi), Fair Haven (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023