PlainZIP

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
$109,351
Median income
$355,200
Median home value
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $50,232. Poverty here runs at 2.0%, with unemployment measured at 6.0%. Housing costs here run $355,200 for a typical home value (6% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,164 a month; 83.2% of 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 -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Herkimer County, letting you compare 13420 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 13420

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Old Forge, NY

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 13420 ranks nationally

Old Forge, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,351 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13420 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 Code City Population Distance
13472 Thendara, NY 310 3.5 mi
13331 Eagle Bay, NY 189 10.4 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
13339 standard
Fort Plain, NY
Pop: 6,941
13407 standard
Mohawk, NY
Pop: 5,453

Related Areas

Herkimer County Old Forge, NY New York

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.

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