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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
$63,678
Median income
$115,600
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $38,326. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. Housing costs here run $115,600 for a typical home value (69% below the state average), with rent averaging $764 a month; 71.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Herkimer County, so you can benchmark 13357 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 13357

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ilion, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13357.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 13357?

45.6

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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

$38,326

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13357 ranks nationally

Ilion, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,678 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,113

Total Housing Units

4,652

Occupied Units

461

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$115,600

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13357 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 13357 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 13357 ranks #6 of 8 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
13340 Frankfort, NY 8,205 6.0 mi
13322 Clayville, NY 1,076 6.0 mi
13407 Mohawk, NY 5,453 7.0 mi
13350 Herkimer, NY 10,093 8.1 mi
13491 West Winfield, NY 3,641 8.6 mi
13439 Richfield Springs, NY 3,950 8.9 mi
13501 Utica, NY 38,546 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Herkimer County

13350 standard
Herkimer, NY
Pop: 10,093
13365 standard
Little Falls, NY
Pop: 8,906
13340 standard
Frankfort, NY
Pop: 8,205
13339 standard
Fort Plain, NY
Pop: 6,941
13407 standard
Mohawk, NY
Pop: 5,453
13329 standard
Dolgeville, NY
Pop: 3,889

Related Areas

Herkimer County Ilion, NY New York

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.

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