ZIP Code 13491

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West Winfield · Herkimer County · New York

Population
3,641

19/sq mi

Median income
$72,917

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$151,400

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.5%

Median age 39.1

Land area
187.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13491 in West Winfield, New York has a population of 3,641. The median household income is $72,917, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $151,400, 46% below the US average. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13491 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 187.7 square miles in West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York. The area is home to 3,641 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 13491 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13491 sits at $72,917 (21% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,948. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. On housing, the median home value is $151,400 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $746 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13491 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Herkimer County, so you can benchmark 13491 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 13491

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13491.

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 13491, West Winfield, 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

3,641

Population

187.7

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13491?

39.1

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$72,917

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$35,948

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,456

Total Housing Units

1,267

Occupied Units

189

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$151,400

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$746

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 13491, employing approximately 350 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,647,000.

45

Businesses

350

Employees

$19.6M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 24.4%
Other services (except public administration) 7 15.6%
Retail trade 6 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 11.1%
Finance and insurance 3 6.7%

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 13491 vs 13313 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13313 Bridgewater, NY 526 5.0 mi
13322 Clayville, NY 1,076 7.2 mi
13318 Cassville, NY 1,325 5.7 mi
13364 Leonardsville, NY 243 5.9 mi
13315 Burlington Flats, NY 1,419 8.3 mi
13314 Brookfield, NY 443 7.9 mi
13357 Ilion, NY 11,096 8.6 mi
13485 West Edmeston, NY 1,132 8.8 mi
13456 Sauquoit, NY 4,164 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13491 in?
ZIP code 13491 (West Winfield) is located in Herkimer County, New York. Herkimer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/herkimer-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13491?
ZIP code 13491 in West Winfield, NY has a population of 3,641 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13491?
The median household income in ZIP 13491 is $72,917, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13491?
The median home value in ZIP 13491 is $151,400, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13491?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13491 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13491?
ZIP code 13491 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 350 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13491?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13491 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13491?
In ZIP code 13491, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 13491?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13491 is 33.0 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 13491?
In ZIP code 13491, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13491?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13491 is 8.5% 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 West Winfield, 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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