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Schuyler County, NY
4 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Schuyler County, New York.
Population
17,562
Land area
328sq mi
People per sq mi
53
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Schuyler County
Schuyler County at a glance
- Schuyler County is 87% less dense than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,663 a year, 21% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,800 (59% below New York) and median rent is $899 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Montour Falls (1,743), Watkins Glen (1,725) and Burdett (536).
Local data for Schuyler County, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Schuyler County, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,663
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$171,800
Prices +10.6% in a year
Median rent
$899/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.4%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,128), Irish Americans (2,798), Italian Americans (1,274).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,419
5,185 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,595
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $7,647 per person
PPP loans
$22.68M
435 loans, 3,054 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$36.06K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Schuyler County, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Schuyler County, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
280
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
36
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 14°F
38.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Schuyler County, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Schuyler County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Schuyler County, NY?
- Montour Falls is the largest city or town in Schuyler County, with about 1,743 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Schuyler County?
- Schuyler County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 14805, 14812, 14815, 14818, 14824.
- What is the population of Schuyler County, NY?
- About 17,562 people live in Schuyler County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Schuyler County?
- Schuyler County borders Tompkins County, Steuben County, Chemung County, Seneca County, Yates County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023