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Rome, NY
City in Oneida County, New York. ZIP codes: 13308, 13440, 13441.
Population
31,795
Land area
74.9sq mi
People per sq mi
425
ZIP codes
3
Rome and its ZIP codes
Rome at a glance
- It is the 41st most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $59,925 a year, 30% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,400 (64% below New York) and median rent is $909 a month.
Local data for Rome, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rome, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,925
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$154,400
Median rent
$909/mo
Homeownership
56.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (7,094), Irish Americans (5,266), German Americans (4,498).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oneida County. PPP loans are for Rome.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,689
101,447 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,323
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.03B
FY 2026, $8,733 per person
PPP loans
$67.72M
650 loans, 7,398 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rome, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rome, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,396
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
465
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 13°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rome, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Rome
3 in or overlapping Rome. Population shown
Cities near Rome
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake DeltaCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.3 |
| WesternvilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| VeronaCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| OriskanyVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WestmorelandCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| StittvilleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Clark MillsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Holland PatentVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| VernonVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| WhitesboroVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| MarcyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| New York MillsVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Hamilton CollegeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| DurhamvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| YorkvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| ClintonVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rome, NY in?
- Rome is in Oneida County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Rome, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rome include 13308, 13440, 13441.
- What is the population of Rome, NY?
- About 31,795 people live in Rome, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rome?
- Nearby places include Lake Delta (4.4 mi), Westernville (7.2 mi), Verona (8 mi), Oriskany (8.2 mi), Westmoreland (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023