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Zena

New York · 997 residents · 3.057 sq mi
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Zena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $154,250. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $484,800. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
997
−11%since 2000
from 1,119 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
326 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.5
+27%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6608581K1K1K1990201020202024Zena
2024997
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$154,250
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,566 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,472
+95%since 2000
from $32,084 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.8%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
−27%since 2010
from 0.460 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$484,800
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−61.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+40%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,046)
Black1.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(812)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(74)
Asian6.9%(69)
Other4.2%(42)
Diversity Score40.6%(405)
Diversity Score
41
+215%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2017
from 98.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zena, New York?

Zena, New York has about 997 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zena, New York?

The typical household in Zena, New York earns about $154,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zena, New York expensive?

In Zena, New York, the median home is worth about $484,800.

How educated are people in Zena, New York?

About 64.7% of adults age 25 and over in Zena, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zena, New York?

About 10.2% of people in Zena, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zena, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Zena, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 249 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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