Chenango Forks, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13746
Broome County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,539
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,993
- Median income Near-median income area
- $128,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chenango Forks pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13746 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13746 covers 71.9 square miles in Chenango Forks, Broome County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,539 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13746 reports a modest median household income of $62,993 (32% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,841. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,000 (66% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $796; owner occupancy is 86.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Broome County, so 13746 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 13746
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chenango Forks, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13746.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
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 13746, Chenango Forks, 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
2,539
Population
71.9
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13746?
53.2
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$62,993
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$38,841
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13746 ranks among New York ZIPs
Chenango Forks, 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)
$62,993 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
1,201housing units
1,201
Total Housing Units
1,127
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,000
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
20
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 13746 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
- 13904 9,579
Binghamton (13904)
9,579 residents
- 13778 5,948
Greene (13778)
5,948 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
- 13841 529
Smithville Flats (13841)
529 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13746 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13746 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13778
Greene (13778)
$73,850 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
- 13841
Smithville Flats (13841)
$58,229 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 13746 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13746, 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 (2,539 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 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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