Ilion, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13357
Herkimer County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,096
- 136/sq mi High-density area
- $63,678
- Median income Near-median income area
- $115,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ilion pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 136
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13357 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 13357 (Ilion, NY) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.1 in 2023 to 251.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 13357 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ilion, Herkimer County, New York, home to 11,096 residents across 81.7 square miles, a density of 136 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13357 reports a modest median household income of $63,678 (31% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,326. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,600 (69% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $764; owner occupancy is 71.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Herkimer County, so 13357 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 13357
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ilion, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13357.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 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 13357, Ilion, 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
11,096
Population
81.7
Area (sq mi)
136
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13357?
45.6
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
0.7%
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?
$63,678
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$38,326
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13357 ranks among New York ZIPs
Ilion, 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)
$63,678 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
5,113housing units
5,113
Total Housing Units
4,652
Occupied Units
461
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,600
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$764
Median Rent
1938
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 13357 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 177 |
| 2021 | +1.7% | 180 |
| 2022 | +23.2% | 222 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 244 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 252 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 111 business establishments in ZIP 13357, employing approximately 1,162 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,223,000.
111
Businesses
1,162
Employees
$44.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 18.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 16.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 12.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 7 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.7% |
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 13357 vs 13340 →
ZIP 13357 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13501
Utica (13501)
38,546 residents
- 13357 11,096
Ilion (13357)
11,096 residents
- 13350 10,093
Herkimer (13350)
10,093 residents
- 13340 8,205
Frankfort (13340)
8,205 residents
- 13407 5,453
Mohawk (13407)
5,453 residents
- 13439 3,950
Richfield Springs (13439)
3,950 residents
- 13491 3,641
West Winfield (13491)
3,641 residents
- 13322 1,076
Clayville (13322)
1,076 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13357 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13357 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13322
Clayville (13322)
$91,369 median income
- 13491
West Winfield (13491)
$72,917 median income
- 13407
Mohawk (13407)
$69,846 median income
- 13340
Frankfort (13340)
$69,821 median income
- 13439
Richfield Springs (13439)
$65,761 median income
- 13357
Ilion (13357)
$63,678 median income
- 13350
Herkimer (13350)
$56,157 median income
- 13501
Utica (13501)
$52,548 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13357 ranks #6 of 8 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 13357, 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 (11,096 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 13357 in?
ZIP code 13357 (Ilion) 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 13357?
ZIP code 13357 in Ilion, NY has a population of 11,096 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13357?
The median household income in ZIP 13357 is $63,678, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13357?
The median home value in ZIP 13357 is $115,600, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13357?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13357 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13357?
ZIP code 13357 has 111 business establishments employing approximately 1,162 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13357?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13357 are: Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (18), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13357?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13357 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 13357?
In ZIP code 13357, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 13357?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13357 is 20.4 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 13357?
In ZIP code 13357, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13357?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13357 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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