Castle Creek, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13744
Broome County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,137
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,086
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Castle Creek pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13744 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13744 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Castle Creek, Broome County, New York, home to just 1,137 residents across 30.0 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13744 reports a modest median household income of $61,086 (34% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,507. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,000 (68% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $831; owner occupancy is 89.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Broome County, so 13744 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 →
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 13744, Castle Creek, 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
1,137
Population
30.0
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13744?
35.3
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
0.1%
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?
$61,086
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$29,507
Per Capita Income
31.6%
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 13744 ranks among New York ZIPs
Castle Creek, 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)
$61,086 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
392housing units
392
Total Housing Units
383
Occupied Units
9
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,000
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$831
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 13744, employing approximately 76 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,327,000.
10
Businesses
76
Employees
$3.3M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 30.0% |
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 13744 vs 13901 →
ZIP 13744 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13905
Binghamton (13905)
28,026 residents
- 13901
Binghamton (13901)
19,773 residents
- 13790
Johnson City (13790)
19,104 residents
- 13904 9,579
Binghamton (13904)
9,579 residents
- 13902 6,177
Binghamton (13902)
6,177 residents
- 13833 4,255
Port Crane (13833)
4,255 residents
- 13862 4,189
Whitney Point (13862)
4,189 residents
- 13746 2,539
Chenango Forks (13746)
2,539 residents
- 13744 1,137
Castle Creek (13744)
1,137 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13744 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13744 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13777
Glen Aubrey (13777)
$65,625 median income
- 13862
Whitney Point (13862)
$63,487 median income
- 13746
Chenango Forks (13746)
$62,993 median income
- 13744
Castle Creek (13744)
$61,086 median income
- 13833
Port Crane (13833)
$60,409 median income
- 13790
Johnson City (13790)
$59,045 median income
- 13901
Binghamton (13901)
$55,523 median income
- 13904
Binghamton (13904)
$53,984 median income
- 13905
Binghamton (13905)
$53,362 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13744 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13901 | Binghamton, NY | 19,773 | 4.2 mi |
| 13905 | Binghamton, NY | 28,026 | 4.4 mi |
| 13777 | Glen Aubrey, NY | 727 | 4.3 mi |
| 13746 | Chenango Forks, NY | 2,539 | 4.4 mi |
| 13862 | Whitney Point, NY | 4,189 | 6.9 mi |
| 13802 | Maine, NY | 718 | 6.8 mi |
| 13790 | Johnson City, NY | 19,104 | 6.6 mi |
| 13833 | Port Crane, NY | 4,255 | 7.8 mi |
| 13904 | Binghamton, NY | 9,579 | 8.8 mi |
| 13902 | Binghamton, NY | 6,177 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13744, 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 (1,137 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 13744 in?
ZIP code 13744 (Castle Creek) is located in Broome County, New York. Broome County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/broome-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13744?
ZIP code 13744 in Castle Creek, NY has a population of 1,137 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13744?
The median household income in ZIP 13744 is $61,086, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13744?
The median home value in ZIP 13744 is $120,000, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13744?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13744 is White at 98.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13744?
ZIP code 13744 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 76 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13744?
In ZIP code 13744, 44.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13744?
In ZIP code 13744, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13744?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13744 is 31.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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