Greene, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13778
Chenango County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,948
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,850
- Median income Near-median income area
- $161,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greene pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13778 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 13778 (Greene, NY) rose +13.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 13778 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greene, Chenango County, New York, home to 5,948 residents across 251.0 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13778 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,850 (20% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,713. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,800 (57% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $784; owner occupancy is 74.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chenango County, so 13778 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 13778
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greene, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13778.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 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 13778, Greene, 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
5,948
Population
251.0
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13778?
39.4
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
3.6%
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?
$73,850
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$37,713
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13778 ranks among New York ZIPs
Greene, 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)
$73,850 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
2,718housing units
2,718
Total Housing Units
2,255
Occupied Units
463
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,800
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$784
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 105 business establishments in ZIP 13778, employing approximately 2,917 people with a combined annual payroll of $173,659,000.
105
Businesses
2,917
Employees
$173.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 16.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 15.2% |
| Construction | 12 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.9% |
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 13778 vs 13746 →
ZIP 13778 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13778
Greene (13778)
5,948 residents
- 13830
Oxford (13830)
5,042 residents
- 13833
Port Crane (13833)
4,255 residents
- 13787
Harpursville (13787)
3,629 residents
- 13746
Chenango Forks (13746)
2,539 residents
- 13841 529
Smithville Flats (13841)
529 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13778 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13778 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
- 13787
Harpursville (13787)
$66,222 median income
- 13746
Chenango Forks (13746)
$62,993 median income
- 13830
Oxford (13830)
$62,400 median income
- 13833
Port Crane (13833)
$60,409 median income
- 13841
Smithville Flats (13841)
$58,229 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13778 ranks the highest 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 13778, 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 (5,948 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 13778 in?
ZIP code 13778 (Greene) 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 13778?
ZIP code 13778 in Greene, NY has a population of 5,948 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13778?
The median household income in ZIP 13778 is $73,850, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13778?
The median home value in ZIP 13778 is $161,800, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13778?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13778 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13778?
ZIP code 13778 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 2,917 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13778?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13778 are: Retail trade (17), Health care and social assistance (16), Construction (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13778?
In ZIP code 13778, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 13778?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13778 is 24.4 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 13778?
In ZIP code 13778, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13778?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13778 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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