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Zena

New York · 1,031 residents · 3.057 sq mi
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Zena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,702. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $324,200. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,031
−8%since 2000
from 1,119 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
337 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.1
+13%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6608581K1K1K1990201020202024Zena
2024997
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,702
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,566 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,145
+13%since 2000
from $32,084 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,200
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $743 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+110%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(958)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(26)
Asian2.3%(24)
Other1.1%(12)
Diversity Score16.7%(172)
Diversity Score
17
+29%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−10%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
23.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
72.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
54.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zena, New York?

Zena, New York has about 1,031 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Zena, New York earns about $68,702 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 $324,200, and the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.

How educated are people in Zena, New York?

About 47.9% 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 13.0% 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 215 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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