Marathon, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13803
Cortland County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,975
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,713
- Median income Near-median income area
- $140,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marathon pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13803 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13803 covers 232.5 square miles in Marathon, Cortland County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,975 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13803 reports a modest median household income of $63,713 (31% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,586. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,800 (63% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $800; owner occupancy is 79.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cortland County, so 13803 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 13803
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marathon, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13803.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 13803, Marathon, 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
3,975
Population
232.5
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13803?
35.2
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.6%
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?
$63,713
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$28,586
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13803 ranks among New York ZIPs
Marathon, 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)
$63,713 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
1,793housing units
1,793
Total Housing Units
1,585
Occupied Units
208
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,800
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$800
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 13803, employing approximately 484 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,157,000.
55
Businesses
484
Employees
$22.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 16.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 6 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.5% |
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 13803 vs 13794 →
ZIP 13803 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13045
Cortland (13045)
30,112 residents
- 13862 4,189
Whitney Point (13862)
4,189 residents
- 13803 3,975
Marathon (13803)
3,975 residents
- 13040 2,758
Cincinnatus (13040)
2,758 residents
- 13101 2,508
Mc Graw (13101)
2,508 residents
- 13736 2,338
Berkshire (13736)
2,338 residents
- 13797 2,250
Lisle (13797)
2,250 residents
- 13835 1,511
Richford (13835)
1,511 residents
- 13794 105
Killawog (13794)
105 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13803 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13803 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13040
Cincinnatus (13040)
$70,167 median income
- 13045
Cortland (13045)
$69,961 median income
- 13797
Lisle (13797)
$67,316 median income
- 13835
Richford (13835)
$66,620 median income
- 13736
Berkshire (13736)
$65,880 median income
- 13803
Marathon (13803)
$63,713 median income
- 13101
Mc Graw (13101)
$63,587 median income
- 13862
Whitney Point (13862)
$63,487 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13803 ranks #6 of 8 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 13803, 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 (3,975 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 13803 in?
ZIP code 13803 (Marathon) is located in Cortland County, New York. Cortland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cortland-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13803?
ZIP code 13803 in Marathon, NY has a population of 3,975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13803?
The median household income in ZIP 13803 is $63,713, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13803?
The median home value in ZIP 13803 is $140,800, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13803?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13803 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13803?
ZIP code 13803 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 484 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13803?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13803 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (9), Manufacturing (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13803?
In ZIP code 13803, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 13803?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13803 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13803?
In ZIP code 13803, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13803?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13803 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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