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Groton, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13073

Tompkins County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,423
45/sq mi
$71,452
Median income
$167,600
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Groton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13073 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13073 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Groton, Tompkins County, New York, home to 6,423 residents across 142.1 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13073 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,452 (23% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $37,416. Local economic indicators show a 8.6% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $167,600 (56% below the state average), median rent at $1,095 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tompkins County, so you can benchmark 13073 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 13073

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Groton, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13073.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 13073, Groton, 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

6,423

Population

142.1

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13073?

43.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$71,452

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$37,416

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13073 ranks nationally

Groton, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,452 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,687

Total Housing Units

2,570

Occupied Units

117

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$167,600

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$1,095

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.9%

YoY Change (2023)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13073 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -12.0% 155
2020 +13.2% 175
2021 +4.0% 183
2022 +12.8% 206
2023 +12.9% 232

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 13073, employing approximately 465 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,371,000.

78

Businesses

465

Employees

$21.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 20.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 9 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 8 10.3%
Retail trade 7 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.4%
Manufacturing 4 5.1%
Finance and insurance 4 5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 13073 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13073 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 13073 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 13073 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
13092 Locke, NY 2,606 4.8 mi
13062 Etna, NY 173 6.9 mi
13068 Freeville, NY 5,368 6.2 mi
13102 Mc Lean, NY 85 5.8 mi
14853 Ithaca, NY 2,755 10.4 mi
13071 Genoa, NY 1,023 9.7 mi
13053 Dryden, NY 5,015 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tompkins County

14850 standard
Ithaca, NY
Pop: 63,886
14867 standard
Newfield, NY
Pop: 5,569
13068 standard
Freeville, NY
Pop: 5,368
13053 standard
Dryden, NY
Pop: 5,015
14882 standard
Lansing, NY
Pop: 3,826
14853 standard
Ithaca, NY
Pop: 2,755

Related Areas

Tompkins County Groton, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13073 in? ▼
ZIP code 13073 (Groton) is located in Tompkins County, New York. Tompkins County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tompkins-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13073? ▼
ZIP code 13073 in Groton, NY has a population of 6,423 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13073? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13073 is $71,452, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13073? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13073 is $167,600, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13073? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13073 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13073? ▼
ZIP code 13073 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 465 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13073? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13073 are: Construction (16), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13073? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13073 increased by 12.9% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13073? ▼
In ZIP code 13073, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 13073? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13073 is 23.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13073? ▼
In ZIP code 13073, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13073? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13073 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.