Richfield Springs, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13439
Otsego County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,950
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,761
- Median income Near-median income area
- $185,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Richfield Springs pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13439 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13439 covers 223.2 square miles in Richfield Springs, Otsego County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,950 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13439 reports a modest median household income of $65,761 (29% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,233. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $185,600 (51% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $849; owner occupancy is 77.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Otsego County, so 13439 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 13439
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richfield Springs, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13439.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
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 13439, Richfield Springs, 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
3,950
Population
223.2
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13439?
37.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
1.9%
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?
$65,761
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$37,233
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
37.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13439 ranks among New York ZIPs
Richfield Springs, 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)
$65,761 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
2,148housing units
2,148
Total Housing Units
1,396
Occupied Units
752
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,600
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 13439 vs 13337 →
ZIP 13439 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13357
Ilion (13357)
11,096 residents
- 13326
Cooperstown (13326)
5,561 residents
- 13407
Mohawk (13407)
5,453 residents
- 13439 3,950
Richfield Springs (13439)
3,950 residents
- 13348 1,469
Hartwick (13348)
1,469 residents
- 13315 1,419
Burlington Flats (13315)
1,419 residents
- 13361 824
Jordanville (13361)
824 residents
- 13337 790
Fly Creek (13337)
790 residents
- 13468 451
Springfield Center (13468)
451 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13439 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13439 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13337
Fly Creek (13337)
$99,375 median income
- 13361
Jordanville (13361)
$92,000 median income
- 13348
Hartwick (13348)
$80,245 median income
- 13326
Cooperstown (13326)
$80,040 median income
- 13407
Mohawk (13407)
$69,846 median income
- 13315
Burlington Flats (13315)
$65,921 median income
- 13439
Richfield Springs (13439)
$65,761 median income
- 13357
Ilion (13357)
$63,678 median income
- 13468
Springfield Center (13468)
$62,727 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13439 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13439, 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 (3,950 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 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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