Afton, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13730
Chenango County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,805
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,348
- Median income Below-median income area
- $138,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Afton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13730 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13730 covers 126.9 square miles in Afton, Chenango County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,805 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13730 reports a modest median household income of $53,348 (42% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,059. Unemployment is 10.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $138,500 (63% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $862; owner occupancy is 71.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chenango County, so 13730 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 13730
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Afton, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13730.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 13730, Afton, 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
2,805
Population
126.9
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13730?
49.9
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
2.4%
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?
$53,348
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$31,059
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13730 ranks among New York ZIPs
Afton, 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)
$53,348 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
1,563housing units
1,563
Total Housing Units
1,271
Occupied Units
292
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,500
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$862
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 13730, employing approximately 612 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,944,000.
41
Businesses
612
Employees
$28.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 19.5% |
| Construction | 5 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.3% |
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 13730 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13733
Bainbridge (13733)
5,216 residents
- 13838
Sidney (13838)
4,409 residents
- 13787
Harpursville (13787)
3,629 residents
- 13754
Deposit (13754)
3,310 residents
- 13730
Afton (13730)
2,805 residents
- 13813 977
Nineveh (13813)
977 residents
- 13826 58
Ouaquaga (13826)
58 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13730 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13730 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13813
Nineveh (13813)
$107,813 median income
- 13787
Harpursville (13787)
$66,222 median income
- 13754
Deposit (13754)
$61,000 median income
- 13733
Bainbridge (13733)
$60,759 median income
- 13730
Afton (13730)
$53,348 median income
- 13838
Sidney (13838)
$53,306 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13730 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13730, 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 (2,805 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 13730 in?
ZIP code 13730 (Afton) is located in Chenango County, New York. Chenango County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chenango-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13730?
ZIP code 13730 in Afton, NY has a population of 2,805 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13730?
The median household income in ZIP 13730 is $53,348, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13730?
The median home value in ZIP 13730 is $138,500, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13730?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13730 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13730?
ZIP code 13730 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 612 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13730?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13730 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13730?
In ZIP code 13730, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 13730?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13730 is 23.4 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 13730?
In ZIP code 13730, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13730?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13730 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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