West Winfield, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13491
Herkimer County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,641
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,917
- Median income Near-median income area
- $151,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Winfield pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13491 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13491 covers 187.7 square miles in West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,641 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13491 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,917 (21% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,948. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,400 (60% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $746; owner occupancy is 82.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Herkimer County, so 13491 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 13491
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Winfield, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13491.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 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 13491, West Winfield, 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
3,641
Population
187.7
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13491?
39.1
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
3.1%
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?
$72,917
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$35,948
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13491 ranks among New York ZIPs
West Winfield, 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)
$72,917 36th percentile higher than 36% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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
1,456housing units
1,456
Total Housing Units
1,267
Occupied Units
189
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,400
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 13491 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
- 13456 4,164
Sauquoit (13456)
4,164 residents
- 13491 3,641
West Winfield (13491)
3,641 residents
- 13315 1,419
Burlington Flats (13315)
1,419 residents
- 13318 1,325
Cassville (13318)
1,325 residents
- 13485 1,132
West Edmeston (13485)
1,132 residents
- 13322 1,076
Clayville (13322)
1,076 residents
- 13313 526
Bridgewater (13313)
526 residents
- 13314 443
Brookfield (13314)
443 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13491 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13491 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13456
Sauquoit (13456)
$93,510 median income
- 13322
Clayville (13322)
$91,369 median income
- 13318
Cassville (13318)
$84,211 median income
- 13364
Leonardsville (13364)
$80,160 median income
- 13491
West Winfield (13491)
$72,917 median income
- 13315
Burlington Flats (13315)
$65,921 median income
- 13357
Ilion (13357)
$63,678 median income
- 13485
West Edmeston (13485)
$62,337 median income
- 13314 $37,000
Brookfield (13314)
$37,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13491 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13491, 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 (3,641 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 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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