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Oxford, NY
Village in Chenango County, New York.
Population
1,514
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
855
ZIP codes
0
Oxford and its ZIP codes
Oxford at a glance
- Oxford is about 2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,250, 35% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,400 (72% below New York) and median rent is $924 a month.
Local data for Oxford, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oxford, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,250
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$118,400
Median rent
$924/mo
Homeownership
69.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (224), Irish Americans (194), Polish Americans (137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chenango County. PPP loans are for Oxford.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,190
17,735 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,001
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$367M
FY 2026, $7,763 per person
How people get to work
Oxford, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.5%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oxford, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
684
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
331
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 12°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oxford, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Oxford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GuilfordCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.3 |
| NorwichCity | 7.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Smithville FlatsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| BainbridgeVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| GreeneVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| SidneyVillage | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| GilbertsvilleVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| AftonVillage | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| UnadillaVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| SmyrnaVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| SherburneVillage | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| New BerlinVillage | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Wells BridgeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| MorrisVillage | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Whitney PointVillage | 21 mi | 1 |
| EarlvilleVillage | 21 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oxford, NY in?
- Oxford is in Chenango County, New York.
- What is the population of Oxford, NY?
- About 1,514 people live in Oxford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oxford?
- Nearby places include Guilford (5.5 mi), Norwich (7.4 mi), Smithville Flats (11 mi), Bainbridge (11 mi), Greene (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023