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 Moderate-density area
- $71,452
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Groton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd 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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,416. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $167,600 (56% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,095; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tompkins County, so 13073 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 13073
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Groton, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13073.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 13073?
43.7
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
4.8%
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?
$71,452
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$37,416
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13073 ranks among New York ZIPs
Groton, 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)
$71,452 34th percentile higher than 34% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,687housing units
2,687
Total Housing Units
2,570
Occupied Units
117
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,600
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 13073 vs 13092 →
ZIP 13073 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13073
Groton (13073)
6,423 residents
- 13068
Freeville (13068)
5,368 residents
- 13053
Dryden (13053)
5,015 residents
- 14853
Ithaca (14853)
2,755 residents
- 13092
Locke (13092)
2,606 residents
- 13071 1,023
Genoa (13071)
1,023 residents
- 13062 173
Etna (13062)
173 residents
- 13102 85
Mc Lean (13102)
85 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13073 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13073 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13071
Genoa (13071)
$85,972 median income
- 13053
Dryden (13053)
$83,021 median income
- 13068
Freeville (13068)
$80,043 median income
- 13092
Locke (13092)
$78,056 median income
- 13073
Groton (13073)
$71,452 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13073, 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 (6,423 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 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.
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