ZIP Code 13746

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Chenango Forks · Broome County · New York

Population
2,539

35/sq mi

Median income
$62,993

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$128,000

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.9%

Median age 53.2

Land area
71.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13746 in Chenango Forks, New York has a population of 2,539. The median household income is $62,993, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $128,000, 54% below the US average. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13746 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 71.9 square miles in Chenango Forks, Broome County, New York. The area is home to 2,539 residents, producing a population density of 35 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 13746 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13746 sits at $62,993 (32% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $38,841. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $128,000 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $796 per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13746 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Broome County, so you can benchmark 13746 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 13746

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13746.

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 13746, Chenango Forks, 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

2,539

Population

71.9

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13746?

53.2

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$62,993

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$38,841

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 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 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,201

Total Housing Units

1,127

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$128,000

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$796

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 13746, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,940,000.

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Businesses

156

Employees

$7.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 40.0%
Retail trade 5 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 15.0%

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 13746 vs 13744 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13744 Castle Creek, NY 1,137 4.4 mi
13901 Binghamton, NY 19,773 6.6 mi
13833 Port Crane, NY 4,255 6.1 mi
13841 Smithville Flats, NY 529 9.8 mi
13778 Greene, NY 5,948 6.4 mi
13904 Binghamton, NY 9,579 9.8 mi
13862 Whitney Point, NY 4,189 6.9 mi
13905 Binghamton, NY 28,026 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13746 in?
ZIP code 13746 (Chenango Forks) 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 13746?
ZIP code 13746 in Chenango Forks, NY has a population of 2,539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13746?
The median household income in ZIP 13746 is $62,993, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13746?
The median home value in ZIP 13746 is $128,000, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13746?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13746 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13746?
ZIP code 13746 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13746?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13746 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13746?
In ZIP code 13746, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 13746?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13746 is 23.1 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 13746?
In ZIP code 13746, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13746?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13746 is 15.2% 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 Chenango Forks, 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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