City

Swan Lake, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Sullivan County  ·  New York

👥1,357Population
💰$60,781Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂58.3Median Age
🏠$209,500Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.5% Female 57.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.4%Hispanic: 12.7%Black: 5.7%Other: 2.1%Race
White79.4%
Hispanic12.7%
Black5.7%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 91% below avg
No HS Diploma77 (7.3%)
HS Graduate322 (30.5%)
Some College150 (14.2%)
Associates139 (13.2%)
Bachelors102 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree266 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 7.3%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS7.3%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College14.2%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,781 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$209,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,354/mo
Total Housing Units1,473
Vacant Units833

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
52%
About Swan Lake, NY

Swan Lake is a city in New York, located in Sullivan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,357 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.3 years.

Economically, Swan Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,781 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Swan Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,354 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swan Lake is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.37%).

Swan Lake, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Swan Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12783 1,357 $60,781 $209,500 $1,354 0.5% 34.9% 79.1%