ZIP Code 13420

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Old Forge · Herkimer County · New York

Population
1,266

2/sq mi

Median income
$109,351

▲ 43% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$355,200

▲ 28% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
58.7%

Median age 48.9

Land area
575.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13420 in Old Forge, New York has a population of 1,266. The median household income is $109,351, which is 43% above the national average. Median home value is $355,200, 28% above the US average. 58.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13420 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 575.5 square miles in Old Forge, Herkimer County, New York. The area is home to 1,266 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 13420 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13420 sits at $109,351 (18% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $50,232. The poverty rate stands at 2.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $355,200 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,164 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13420 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Herkimer County, so you can benchmark 13420 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 13420

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13420.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13420, Old Forge, 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

1,266

Population

575.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13420?

48.9

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$109,351

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$50,232

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,492

Total Housing Units

469

Occupied Units

2,023

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$355,200

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,164

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 119 business establishments in ZIP 13420, employing approximately 699 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,609,000.

119

Businesses

699

Employees

$29.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 36 30.3%
Retail trade 25 21.0%
Construction 14 11.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 5.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 5.0%
Finance and insurance 5 4.2%
Manufacturing 3 2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
13472 Thendara, NY 310 3.5 mi
13331 Eagle Bay, NY 189 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13420 in?
ZIP code 13420 (Old Forge) 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 13420?
ZIP code 13420 in Old Forge, NY has a population of 1,266 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13420?
The median household income in ZIP 13420 is $109,351, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13420?
The median home value in ZIP 13420 is $355,200, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13420?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13420 is White at 99.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13420?
ZIP code 13420 has 119 business establishments employing approximately 699 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13420?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13420 are: Accommodation and food services (36), Retail trade (25), Construction (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13420?
In ZIP code 13420, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13420?
In ZIP code 13420, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13420?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13420 is 2.0% 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 Old Forge, 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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