% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — New York

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Urban centers such as New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany exhibit notably higher SNAP participation rates, with many zip codes reaching 25–50%, reflecting concentrated poverty and higher cost-of-living pressures in those metro areas. Suburban and exurban zip codes across Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and the Finger Lakes region generally fall below 10%, creating sharp contrasts with adjacent urban cores. Northern New York, including parts of the Adirondack region and the St. Lawrence Valley, displays a patchwork of moderate-to-high participation rates (15–30%), suggesting persistent rural economic challenges distinct from the downstate suburban affluence.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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