Rome, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13440
Oneida County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,986
- 147/sq mi High-density area
- $68,207
- Median income Near-median income area
- $169,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rome pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 147
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13440 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 13440 (Rome, NY) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.2 in 2023 to 258.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 13440 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rome, Oneida County, New York, with 42,986 residents across 292.4 square miles, a density of 147 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13440 reports a modest median household income of $68,207 (26% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,210. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $169,100 (55% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $906; owner occupancy is 64.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oneida County, so 13440 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 13440
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rome, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13440.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
118 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
86 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
83 establishments
- Construction
Construction
61 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 13440, Rome, 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
42,986
Population
292.4
Area (sq mi)
147
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13440?
42.4
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
3.4%
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?
$68,207
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$38,210
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13440 ranks nationally
Rome, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$68,207 44th percentile higher than 44% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
19,599housing units
19,599
Total Housing Units
17,991
Occupied Units
1,608
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,100
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$906
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 13440 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 177 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 204 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 233 |
| 2023 | +7.9% | 251 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 259 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 671 business establishments in ZIP 13440, employing approximately 8,995 people with a combined annual payroll of $430,530,000.
671
Businesses
8,995
Employees
$430.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 118 | 17.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 96 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 86 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 61 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 3.7% |
| Information | 16 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.9% |
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 13440 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13440
Rome (13440)
42,986 residents
- 13492 11,596
Whitesboro (13492)
11,596 residents
- 13478 3,083
Verona (13478)
3,083 residents
- 13461 3,083
Sherrill (13461)
3,083 residents
- 13476 3,032
Vernon (13476)
3,032 residents
- 13424 2,725
Oriskany (13424)
2,725 residents
- 13363 2,315
Lee Center (13363)
2,315 residents
- 13490 1,361
Westmoreland (13490)
1,361 residents
- 13321 1,049
Clark Mills (13321)
1,049 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13440 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13440 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13490
Westmoreland (13490)
$135,302 median income
- 13363
Lee Center (13363)
$94,432 median income
- 13461
Sherrill (13461)
$88,750 median income
- 13424
Oriskany (13424)
$84,844 median income
- 13478
Verona (13478)
$83,986 median income
- 13492
Whitesboro (13492)
$82,173 median income
- 13321
Clark Mills (13321)
$68,438 median income
- 13440
Rome (13440)
$68,207 median income
- 13476
Vernon (13476)
$62,798 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13440 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13441 | Rome, NY | 51 | 2.8 mi |
| 13490 | Westmoreland, NY | 1,361 | 7.5 mi |
| 13424 | Oriskany, NY | 2,725 | 6.5 mi |
| 13363 | Lee Center, NY | 2,315 | 8.1 mi |
| 13476 | Vernon, NY | 3,032 | 9.1 mi |
| 13478 | Verona, NY | 3,083 | 7.6 mi |
| 13321 | Clark Mills, NY | 1,049 | 9.9 mi |
| 13492 | Whitesboro, NY | 11,596 | 9.4 mi |
| 13486 | Westernville, NY | 815 | 10.6 mi |
| 13461 | Sherrill, NY | 3,083 | 12.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13440, 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 (42,986 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 13440 in?
ZIP code 13440 (Rome) 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 13440?
ZIP code 13440 in Rome, NY has a population of 42,986 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13440?
The median household income in ZIP 13440 is $68,207, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13440?
The median home value in ZIP 13440 is $169,100, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13440?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13440 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13440?
ZIP code 13440 has 671 business establishments employing approximately 8,995 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13440?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13440 are: Retail trade (118), Health care and social assistance (96), Other services (except public administration) (86). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13440?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13440 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13440?
In ZIP code 13440, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 13440?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13440 is 18.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13440?
In ZIP code 13440, approximately 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13440?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13440 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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