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Sidney, NY
Village in Delaware County, New York. ZIP codes: 13838.
Population
3,931
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,652
ZIP codes
1
Sidney and its ZIP codes
Sidney at a glance
- Sidney is about 3.9 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,208, 42% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,700 (72% below New York) and median rent is $902 a month.
Local data for Sidney, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sidney, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,208
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$902/mo
Homeownership
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (885), Irish Americans (623), Polish Americans (384).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Sidney.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,172
14,185 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,587
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$299M
FY 2026, $6,748 per person
How people get to work
Sidney, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.7%
- Carpooled16.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.7%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sidney, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
682
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
534
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 11°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sidney, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Sidney
1 in or overlapping Sidney. Population shown
Cities near Sidney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BainbridgeVillage | 4.2 mi | 1.3 |
| UnadillaVillage | 4.2 mi | 1 |
| GuilfordCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.3 |
| AftonVillage | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Wells BridgeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.9 |
| GilbertsvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| FranklinVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| OtegoVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| OxfordVillage | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| WaltonVillage | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| NorwichCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| DepositVillage | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| MorrisVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| West EndCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| GreeneVillage | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| OneontaCity | 20 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sidney, NY in?
- Sidney is in Delaware County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Sidney, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sidney include 13838.
- What is the population of Sidney, NY?
- About 3,931 people live in Sidney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sidney?
- Nearby places include Bainbridge (4.2 mi), Unadilla (4.2 mi), Guilford (8.7 mi), Afton (8.7 mi), Wells Bridge (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023