ZIP Code 13838

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Sidney · Delaware County · New York

Population
4,409

164/sq mi

Median income
$53,306

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$122,000

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.9%

Median age 37

Land area
26.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13838 in Sidney, New York has a population of 4,409. The median household income is $53,306, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $122,000, 56% below the US average. 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13838 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.8 square miles in Sidney, Delaware County, New York. The area is home to 4,409 residents, producing a population density of 164 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 13838 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13838 sits at $53,306 (42% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $29,634. The poverty rate stands at 19.9% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. On housing, the median home value is $122,000 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $903 per month, and 46.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13838 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 13838 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 13838

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13838.

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 13838, Sidney, 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

4,409

Population

26.8

Area (sq mi)

164

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13838?

37.0

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 82.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$53,306

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$29,634

Per Capita Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,171

Total Housing Units

1,894

Occupied Units

277

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.3%
Renter 53.7%

$122,000

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$903

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 128 business establishments in ZIP 13838, employing approximately 2,838 people with a combined annual payroll of $346,403,000.

128

Businesses

2,838

Employees

$346.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 28 21.9%
Retail trade 27 21.1%
Other services (except public administration) 15 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 12 9.4%
Manufacturing 11 8.6%
Construction 9 7.0%
Finance and insurance 7 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 5.5%
Information 3 2.3%

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 13838 vs 13804 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13804 Masonville, NY 391 5.3 mi
13733 Bainbridge, NY 5,216 4.7 mi
13809 Mount Upton, NY 1,517 8.2 mi
13849 Unadilla, NY 4,551 5.8 mi
13839 Sidney Center, NY 1,405 7.1 mi
13730 Afton, NY 2,805 8.2 mi
13847 Trout Creek, NY 67 8.6 mi
13780 Guilford, NY 1,045 10.6 mi
13859 Wells Bridge, NY 182 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13838 in?
ZIP code 13838 (Sidney) is located in Delaware County, New York. Delaware County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delaware-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13838?
ZIP code 13838 in Sidney, NY has a population of 4,409 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13838?
The median household income in ZIP 13838 is $53,306, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13838?
The median home value in ZIP 13838 is $122,000, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13838?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13838 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13838?
ZIP code 13838 has 128 business establishments employing approximately 2,838 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13838?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13838 are: Health care and social assistance (28), Retail trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13838?
In ZIP code 13838, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 13838?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13838 is 24.2 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 13838?
In ZIP code 13838, approximately 46.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13838?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13838 is 19.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sidney, 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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