ZIP Code 13730

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Afton · Chenango County · New York

Population
2,805

22/sq mi

Median income
$53,348

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$138,500

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.9%

Median age 49.9

Land area
126.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13730 in Afton, New York has a population of 2,805. The median household income is $53,348, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $138,500, 50% below the US average. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13730 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 126.9 square miles in Afton, Chenango County, New York. The area is home to 2,805 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 13730 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13730 sits at $53,348 (42% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $31,059. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. On housing, the median home value is $138,500 (63% below the state average) with median rent at $862 per month, and 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13730 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chenango County, so you can benchmark 13730 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 13730

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13730.

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 13730, Afton, 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

2,805

Population

126.9

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13730?

49.9

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

$31,059

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,563

Total Housing Units

1,271

Occupied Units

292

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.0%
Renter 29.0%

$138,500

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 13730 vs 13813 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13813 Nineveh, NY 977 4.4 mi
13733 Bainbridge, NY 5,216 5.7 mi
13787 Harpursville, NY 3,629 7.1 mi
13838 Sidney, NY 4,409 8.2 mi
13826 Ouaquaga, NY 58 10.3 mi
13754 Deposit, NY 3,310 10.8 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Afton, 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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