ZIP Code 13815

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Norwich · Chenango County · New York

Population
13,999

50/sq mi

Median income
$61,469

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$133,900

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.9%

Median age 44.6

Land area
277.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13815 in Norwich, New York has a population of 13,999. The median household income is $61,469, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $133,900, 52% below the US average. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13815 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 277.8 square miles in Norwich, Chenango County, New York. The area is home to 13,999 residents, producing a population density of 50 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 13815 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13815 sits at $61,469 (34% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,276. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $133,900 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $881 per month, and 64.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13815 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chenango County, so you can benchmark 13815 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 13815

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13815.

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 13815, Norwich, 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

13,999

Population

277.8

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13815?

44.6

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$61,469

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$35,276

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

17.6 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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,399

Total Housing Units

5,503

Occupied Units

896

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.0%
Renter 36.0%

$133,900

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$881

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13815 have decreased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 168
2021 +8.2% 182
2022 +14.2% 208
2023 +5.7% 219
2024 -6.8% 204

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 342 business establishments in ZIP 13815, employing approximately 6,054 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,126,000.

342

Businesses

6,054

Employees

$308.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 70 20.5%
Health care and social assistance 63 18.4%
Accommodation and food services 39 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 31 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 7.3%
Construction 17 5.0%
Finance and insurance 17 5.0%
Manufacturing 15 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.5%
Wholesale trade 11 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.2%
Information 10 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.5%
Educational services 4 1.2%

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 13815 vs 13780 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13780 Guilford, NY 1,045 8.8 mi
13844 South Plymouth, NY 724 8.3 mi
13830 Oxford, NY 5,042 8.9 mi
13460 Sherburne, NY 4,429 10.4 mi
13464 Smyrna, NY 1,189 10.6 mi
13832 Plymouth, NY 709 10.6 mi
13809 Mount Upton, NY 1,517 12.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13815 in?
ZIP code 13815 (Norwich) 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 13815?
ZIP code 13815 in Norwich, NY has a population of 13,999 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13815?
The median household income in ZIP 13815 is $61,469, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13815?
The median home value in ZIP 13815 is $133,900, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13815?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13815 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13815?
ZIP code 13815 has 342 business establishments employing approximately 6,054 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13815?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13815 are: Retail trade (70), Health care and social assistance (63), Accommodation and food services (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13815?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13815 decreased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13815?
In ZIP code 13815, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 13815?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13815 is 17.6 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 13815?
In ZIP code 13815, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13815?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13815 is 10.3% 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 Norwich, 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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