ZIP Code 13438

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Remsen · Oneida County · New York

Population
3,789

17/sq mi

Median income
$69,797

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$192,900

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.1%

Median age 51.1

Land area
222.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13438 in Remsen, New York has a population of 3,789. The median household income is $69,797, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $192,900, 31% below the US average. 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13438 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 222.9 square miles in Remsen, Oneida County, New York. The area is home to 3,789 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 13438 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13438 sits at $69,797 (25% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $44,612. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $192,900 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $814 per month, and 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13438 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oneida County, so you can benchmark 13438 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 13438

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13438.

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 13438, Remsen, 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

3,789

Population

222.9

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13438?

51.1

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$69,797

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$44,612

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,915

Total Housing Units

1,410

Occupied Units

505

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$192,900

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
13435 Prospect, NY 286 3.1 mi
13352 Hinckley, NY 65 3.5 mi
13304 Barneveld, NY 1,684 7.4 mi
13301 Alder Creek, NY 98 5.5 mi
13354 Holland Patent, NY 3,342 7.9 mi
13431 Poland, NY 2,069 10.4 mi
13469 Stittville, NY 847 11.5 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Remsen, 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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