ZIP Code 13438
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Remsen · Oneida County · New York
- Population
- 3,789
- Median income
- $69,797
- Median home value
- $192,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.1%
- Land area
- 222.9 sq mi
17/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.1
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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.
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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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