Fort Plain, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13339
Herkimer County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,941
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,047
- Median income Below-median income area
- $94,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Plain pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13339 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13339 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Plain, Herkimer County, New York, home to 6,941 residents across 279.9 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13339 reports a modest median household income of $56,047 (39% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,957. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $94,400 (75% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $867; owner occupancy is 79.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Herkimer County, so 13339 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 13339
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Plain, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13339.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 13339, Fort Plain, 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
6,941
Population
279.9
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13339?
42.1
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
1.0%
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?
$56,047
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$29,957
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13339 ranks among New York ZIPs
Fort Plain, 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)
$56,047 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
2,828housing units
2,828
Total Housing Units
2,354
Occupied Units
474
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$94,400
Median Home Value
-75% vs state ZIP avg
$867
Median Rent
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 90 business establishments in ZIP 13339, employing approximately 424 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,695,000.
90
Businesses
424
Employees
$16.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 17.8% |
| Construction | 14 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.3% |
| Information | 3 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.3% |
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 13339 vs 13410 →
ZIP 13339 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
- 13452
Saint Johnsville (13452)
4,629 residents
- 13317
Canajoharie (13317)
3,784 residents
- 13428 1,635
Palatine Bridge (13428)
1,635 residents
- 13410 241
Nelliston (13410)
241 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13339 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13339 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13428
Palatine Bridge (13428)
$76,295 median income
- 13317
Canajoharie (13317)
$72,500 median income
- 13452
Saint Johnsville (13452)
$60,327 median income
- 13339
Fort Plain (13339)
$56,047 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13339 ranks #4 of 4 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 13339, 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 (6,941 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 13339 in?
ZIP code 13339 (Fort Plain) 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 13339?
ZIP code 13339 in Fort Plain, NY has a population of 6,941 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13339?
The median household income in ZIP 13339 is $56,047, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13339?
The median home value in ZIP 13339 is $94,400, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13339?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13339 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13339?
ZIP code 13339 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 424 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13339?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13339 are: Retail trade (16), Construction (14), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13339?
In ZIP code 13339, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 13339?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13339 is 27.5 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 13339?
In ZIP code 13339, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13339?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13339 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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