Remsen, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13438
Oneida County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,789
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,797
- Median income Near-median income area
- $192,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Remsen pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13438 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13438 covers 222.9 square miles in Remsen, Oneida County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,789 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13438 reports a modest median household income of $69,797 (25% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,612. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $192,900 (49% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $814; owner occupancy is 85.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oneida County, so 13438 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 13438
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Remsen, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13438.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 13438, Remsen, 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
3,789
Population
222.9
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13438?
51.1
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
1.2%
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?
$69,797
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$44,612
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13438 ranks among New York ZIPs
Remsen, 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)
$69,797 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,915housing units
1,915
Total Housing Units
1,410
Occupied Units
505
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,900
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$814
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 13438, employing approximately 160 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,047,000.
44
Businesses
160
Employees
$7.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.1% |
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 13438 vs 13435 →
ZIP 13438 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13438
Remsen (13438)
3,789 residents
- 13354
Holland Patent (13354)
3,342 residents
- 13431
Poland (13431)
2,069 residents
- 13304
Barneveld (13304)
1,684 residents
- 13469 847
Stittville (13469)
847 residents
- 13435 286
Prospect (13435)
286 residents
- 13301 98
Alder Creek (13301)
98 residents
- 13352 65
Hinckley (13352)
65 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13438 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13438 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13301
Alder Creek (13301)
$126,397 median income
- 13304
Barneveld (13304)
$108,587 median income
- 13354
Holland Patent (13354)
$101,733 median income
- 13469
Stittville (13469)
$94,185 median income
- 13431
Poland (13431)
$76,000 median income
- 13438
Remsen (13438)
$69,797 median income
- 13435 $46,971
Prospect (13435)
$46,971 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13438 ranks #6 of 7 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 13438, 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 (3,789 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 13438 in?
ZIP code 13438 (Remsen) is located in Oneida County, New York. Oneida County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oneida-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13438?
ZIP code 13438 in Remsen, NY has a population of 3,789 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13438?
The median household income in ZIP 13438 is $69,797, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13438?
The median home value in ZIP 13438 is $192,900, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13438?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13438 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13438?
ZIP code 13438 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13438?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13438 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (6), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13438?
In ZIP code 13438, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 13438?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13438 is 32.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13438?
In ZIP code 13438, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13438?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13438 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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