Nichols, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13812
Tioga County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,348
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $82,679
- Median income Near-median income area
- $143,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nichols pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13812 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13812 covers 81.8 square miles in Nichols, Tioga County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,348 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13812 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,679 (11% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,157. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 3.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,800 (62% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,263; owner occupancy is 77.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tioga County, so 13812 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 13812
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nichols, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13812.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 13812, Nichols, 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
2,348
Population
81.8
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13812?
38.6
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.2%
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?
$82,679
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$37,157
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13812 ranks among New York ZIPs
Nichols, 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)
$82,679 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
1,010housing units
1,010
Total Housing Units
969
Occupied Units
41
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,800
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$1,263
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 13812, employing approximately 1,286 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,734,000.
30
Businesses
1,286
Employees
$58.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 26.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.0% |
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 13812 vs 13845 →
ZIP 13812 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13827
Owego (13827)
11,759 residents
- 18837 3,267
Rome (18837)
3,267 residents
- 13812 2,348
Nichols (13812)
2,348 residents
- 13734 2,287
Barton (13734)
2,287 residents
- 13845 83
Tioga Center (13845)
83 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13812 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13812 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13812
Nichols (13812)
$82,679 median income
- 13827
Owego (13827)
$72,769 median income
- 18837
Rome (18837)
$71,131 median income
- 13734
Barton (13734)
$63,523 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13812 ranks the highest of 4 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 13812, 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 (2,348 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 13812 in?
ZIP code 13812 (Nichols) is located in Tioga County, New York. Tioga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tioga-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13812?
ZIP code 13812 in Nichols, NY has a population of 2,348 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13812?
The median household income in ZIP 13812 is $82,679, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13812?
The median home value in ZIP 13812 is $143,800, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13812?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13812 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13812?
ZIP code 13812 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 1,286 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13812?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13812 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13812?
In ZIP code 13812, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 13812?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13812 is 21.7 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 13812?
In ZIP code 13812, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13812?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13812 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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