ZIP Code 13439
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Richfield Springs · Otsego County · New York
- Population
- 3,950
- Median income
- $65,761
- Median home value
- $185,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.8%
- Land area
- 223.2 sq mi
18/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.8
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 13439 vs 13337 →
| 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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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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