Cincinnatus, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13040
Cortland County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,758
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,167
- Median income Near-median income area
- $139,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cincinnatus pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13040 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13040 covers 248.5 square miles in Cincinnatus, Cortland County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,758 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13040 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,167 (24% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,942. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,200 (63% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $908; owner occupancy is 80.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cortland County, so 13040 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 13040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnatus, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13040.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13040, Cincinnatus, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,758
Population
248.5
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13040?
40.4
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$70,167
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$30,942
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13040 ranks among New York ZIPs
Cincinnatus, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,167 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,249housing units
1,249
Total Housing Units
998
Occupied Units
251
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,200
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$908
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 13040, employing approximately 162 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,708,000.
33
Businesses
162
Employees
$5.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 24.2% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 21.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 9.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 13040 vs 13863 →
ZIP 13040 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13803
Marathon (13803)
3,975 residents
- 13040
Cincinnatus (13040)
2,758 residents
- 13101
Mc Graw (13101)
2,508 residents
- 13863 688
Willet (13863)
688 residents
- 13136 534
Pitcher (13136)
534 residents
- 13841 529
Smithville Flats (13841)
529 residents
- 13124 124
North Pitcher (13124)
124 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13040 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13040 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13124
North Pitcher (13124)
$90,000 median income
- 13863
Willet (13863)
$73,333 median income
- 13040
Cincinnatus (13040)
$70,167 median income
- 13803
Marathon (13803)
$63,713 median income
- 13101
Mc Graw (13101)
$63,587 median income
- 13841
Smithville Flats (13841)
$58,229 median income
- 13136
Pitcher (13136)
$51,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13040 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13040, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,758 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 13040 in?
ZIP code 13040 (Cincinnatus) is located in Cortland County, New York. Cortland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cortland-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13040?
ZIP code 13040 in Cincinnatus, NY has a population of 2,758 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13040?
The median household income in ZIP 13040 is $70,167, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13040?
The median home value in ZIP 13040 is $139,200, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13040 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13040?
ZIP code 13040 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 162 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13040?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13040 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13040?
In ZIP code 13040, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 13040?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13040 is 31.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13040?
In ZIP code 13040, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13040 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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