PlainZIP

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
$56,047
Median income
$94,400
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

22th 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 New York average), while per-capita income is $29,957. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. Median home value sits at $94,400 (75% below the state average), median rent at $867 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Herkimer County, letting you compare 13339 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 13339

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Plain, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13339.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 13339?

42.1

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$56,047

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$29,957

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13339 ranks nationally

Fort Plain, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,047 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,828

Total Housing Units

2,354

Occupied Units

474

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$94,400

Median Home Value

-75% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13339 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 13339 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 13339 ranks #4 of 4 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
13410 Nelliston, NY 241 2.8 mi
13452 Saint Johnsville, NY 4,629 7.1 mi
13428 Palatine Bridge, NY 1,635 6.5 mi
13317 Canajoharie, NY 3,784 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Herkimer County

13357 standard
Ilion, NY
Pop: 11,096
13350 standard
Herkimer, NY
Pop: 10,093
13365 standard
Little Falls, NY
Pop: 8,906
13340 standard
Frankfort, NY
Pop: 8,205
13407 standard
Mohawk, NY
Pop: 5,453
13329 standard
Dolgeville, NY
Pop: 3,889

Related Areas

Herkimer County Fort Plain, NY New York

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.

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