Canajoharie, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13317
Montgomery County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,784
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $139,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Canajoharie pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13317 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13317 covers 119.4 square miles in Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,784 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13317 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,500 (22% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,291. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,400 (63% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $870; owner occupancy is 80.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 13317 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 13317
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canajoharie, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13317.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 13317, Canajoharie, 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
3,784
Population
119.4
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13317?
31.3
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
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?
$72,500
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$27,291
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13317 ranks among New York ZIPs
Canajoharie, 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)
$72,500 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
1,478housing units
1,478
Total Housing Units
1,236
Occupied Units
242
Vacant Units
3.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,400
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$870
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 13317, employing approximately 507 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,950,000.
66
Businesses
507
Employees
$21.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 21.2% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 9 | 13.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 4.5% |
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 13317 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13339
Fort Plain (13339)
6,941 residents
- 13317
Canajoharie (13317)
3,784 residents
- 13459 2,222
Sharon Springs (13459)
2,222 residents
- 13428 1,635
Palatine Bridge (13428)
1,635 residents
- 12166 1,363
Sprakers (12166)
1,363 residents
- 13410 241
Nelliston (13410)
241 residents
- 12031 175
Carlisle (12031)
175 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13317 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13317 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12166
Sprakers (12166)
$94,821 median income
- 12031
Carlisle (12031)
$87,143 median income
- 13428
Palatine Bridge (13428)
$76,295 median income
- 13317
Canajoharie (13317)
$72,500 median income
- 13459
Sharon Springs (13459)
$65,893 median income
- 13339
Fort Plain (13339)
$56,047 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13317 ranks #4 of 6 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 13317, 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 (3,784 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 13317 in?
ZIP code 13317 (Canajoharie) is located in Montgomery County, New York. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13317?
ZIP code 13317 in Canajoharie, NY has a population of 3,784 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13317?
The median household income in ZIP 13317 is $72,500, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13317?
The median home value in ZIP 13317 is $139,400, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13317?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13317 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13317?
ZIP code 13317 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 507 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13317?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13317 are: Health care and social assistance (14), Retail trade (12), Construction (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13317?
In ZIP code 13317, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 13317?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13317 is 25.8 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 13317?
In ZIP code 13317, 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 13317?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13317 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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