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Wolcott, NY
Village in Wayne County, New York.
Population
1,444
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
741
ZIP codes
0
Wolcott and its ZIP codes
Wolcott at a glance
- Wolcott is 76% denser than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,261, 50% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,500 (79% below New York) and median rent is $663 a month.
Local data for Wolcott, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wolcott, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,261
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$90,500
Median rent
$663/mo
Homeownership
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (194), German Americans (139), Italian Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Wolcott.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,849
28,770 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$665M
FY 2026, $7,291 per person
How people get to work
Wolcott, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wolcott, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
146
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 16°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wolcott, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Wolcott
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North RoseCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Red CreekVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Fair HavenVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.8 |
| ClydeVillage | 9.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Sodus PointVillage | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| SavannahCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| SodusVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| CatoVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| HannibalVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| MeridianVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Port ByronVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| WeedsportVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| WilliamsonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| NewarkVillage | 19 mi | 5.4 |
| PultneyvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wolcott, NY in?
- Wolcott is in Wayne County, New York.
- What is the population of Wolcott, NY?
- About 1,444 people live in Wolcott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wolcott?
- Nearby places include North Rose (4.3 mi), Red Creek (4.9 mi), Fair Haven (9.1 mi), Clyde (9.9 mi), Sodus Point (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023