ZIP Code 13439

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Richfield Springs · Otsego County · New York

Population
3,950

18/sq mi

Median income
$65,761

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$185,600

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.8%

Median age 37.8

Land area
223.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13439 in Richfield Springs, New York has a population of 3,950. The median household income is $65,761, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $185,600, 33% below the US average. 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13439 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 223.2 square miles in Richfield Springs, Otsego County, New York. The area is home to 3,950 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 13439 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13439 sits at $65,761 (29% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $37,233. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $185,600 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $849 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13439 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Otsego County, so you can benchmark 13439 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 13439

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13439.

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 13439, Richfield Springs, 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

3,950

Population

223.2

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 13439?

37.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$65,761

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$37,233

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

37.0 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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,148

Total Housing Units

1,396

Occupied Units

752

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$185,600

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$849

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 13439, employing approximately 449 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,259,000.

73

Businesses

449

Employees

$18.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 21.9%
Construction 12 16.4%
Accommodation and food services 12 16.4%
Other services (except public administration) 6 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 5.5%
Manufacturing 3 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.1%
Finance and insurance 3 4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
13337 Fly Creek, NY 790 7.1 mi
13468 Springfield Center, NY 451 7.1 mi
13407 Mohawk, NY 5,453 8.2 mi
13361 Jordanville, NY 824 7.2 mi
13357 Ilion, NY 11,096 8.9 mi
13348 Hartwick, NY 1,469 10.8 mi
13326 Cooperstown, NY 5,561 10.8 mi
13315 Burlington Flats, NY 1,419 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13439 in?
ZIP code 13439 (Richfield Springs) is located in Otsego County, New York. Otsego County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/otsego-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13439?
ZIP code 13439 in Richfield Springs, NY has a population of 3,950 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13439?
The median household income in ZIP 13439 is $65,761, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13439?
The median home value in ZIP 13439 is $185,600, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13439?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13439 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13439?
ZIP code 13439 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 449 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13439?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13439 are: Retail trade (16), Construction (12), Accommodation and food services (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13439?
In ZIP code 13439, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% 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 13439?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13439 is 37.0 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 13439?
In ZIP code 13439, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13439?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13439 is 12.4% 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 Richfield Springs, 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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