Old Forge, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13420
Herkimer County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,266
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $109,351
- Median income Above-median income area
- $355,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Old Forge pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13420 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13420 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Old Forge, Herkimer County, New York, home to just 1,266 residents across 575.5 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13420 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,351 (18% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,232. The poverty rate is 2.0%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $355,200 (6% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,164; 83.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Herkimer County, so 13420 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 13420
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Old Forge, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13420.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Construction 14
Construction
14 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
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 13420, Old Forge, 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
1,266
Population
575.5
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13420?
48.9
Median Age
43.6%
Male
56.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$109,351
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$50,232
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 13420 ranks among New York ZIPs
Old Forge, 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)
$109,351 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
2,492housing units
2,492
Total Housing Units
469
Occupied Units
2,023
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$355,200
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 13420 vs 13472 →
ZIP 13420 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13420
Old Forge (13420)
1,266 residents
- 13472 310
Thendara (13472)
310 residents
- 13331 189
Eagle Bay (13331)
189 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13420 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13420, 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 (1,266 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 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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