ZIP Code 13324

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Cold Brook · Herkimer County · New York

Population
2,149

7/sq mi

Median income
$86,176

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$179,300

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.9%

Median age 54.9

Land area
307.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13324 in Cold Brook, New York has a population of 2,149. The median household income is $86,176, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $179,300, 36% below the US average. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13324 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 307.0 square miles in Cold Brook, Herkimer County, New York. The area is home to 2,149 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 13324 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13324 sits at $86,176 (7% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $56,437. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $179,300 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $808 per month, and 91.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13324 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Herkimer County, so you can benchmark 13324 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13324, Cold Brook, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,149

Population

307.0

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13324?

54.9

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$86,176

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$56,437

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

38.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,356

Total Housing Units

778

Occupied Units

578

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.9%
Renter 8.1%

$179,300

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$808

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 13324, employing approximately 96 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,077,000.

12

Businesses

96

Employees

$4.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 33.3%
Construction 3 25.0%

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 13324 vs 13416 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13416 Newport, NY 2,271 9.6 mi
13431 Poland, NY 2,069 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13324 in?
ZIP code 13324 (Cold Brook) is located in Herkimer County, New York. Herkimer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/herkimer-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13324?
ZIP code 13324 in Cold Brook, NY has a population of 2,149 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13324?
The median household income in ZIP 13324 is $86,176, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13324?
The median home value in ZIP 13324 is $179,300, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13324?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13324 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13324?
ZIP code 13324 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 96 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13324?
In ZIP code 13324, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 13324?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13324 is 38.3 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 13324?
In ZIP code 13324, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13324?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13324 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cold Brook, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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