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Owego, NY
Village in Tioga County, New York. ZIP codes: 13827.
Population
3,912
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,535
ZIP codes
1
Owego and its ZIP codes
Owego at a glance
- Owego is about 3.6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,139 a year, 30% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,300 (65% below New York) and median rent is $901 a month.
Local data for Owego, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Owego, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,139
Poverty rate
29.1%
Median home value
$147,300
Median rent
$901/mo
Homeownership
49.1%
Bachelor's or higher
38.2%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (449), Italian Americans (429), Irish Americans (407).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tioga County. PPP loans are for Owego.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,577
13,068 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,815
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $21,023 per person
PPP loans
$19.1M
271 loans, 3,032 jobs reported
How people get to work
Owego, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Owego, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
494
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
556
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Owego, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Owego
1 in or overlapping Owego. Population shown
Cities near Owego
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ApalachinCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.9 |
| Crest View HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Tioga TerraceCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| NicholsVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Newark ValleyVillage | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| CandorVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| EndicottVillage | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| Little Meadows, PABorough | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| EndwellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| SpencerVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| Binghamton UniversityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Johnson CityVillage | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| Sayre, PABorough | 16 mi | 2 |
| WaverlyVillage | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Van EttenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| South Waverly, PABorough | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Owego, NY in?
- Owego is in Tioga County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Owego, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Owego include 13827.
- What is the population of Owego, NY?
- About 3,912 people live in Owego, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Owego?
- Nearby places include Apalachin (5.8 mi), Crest View Heights (7.4 mi), Tioga Terrace (7.8 mi), Nichols (8.1 mi), Newark Valley (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023