ZIP Code 13849

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Unadilla · Otsego County · New York

Population
4,551

27/sq mi

Median income
$57,917

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$137,400

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.9%

Median age 44.3

Land area
171.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13849 in Unadilla, New York has a population of 4,551. The median household income is $57,917, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $137,400, 51% below the US average. 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13849 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 171.7 square miles in Unadilla, Otsego County, New York. The area is home to 4,551 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 13849 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13849 sits at $57,917 (37% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,132. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $137,400 (64% below the state average) with median rent at $857 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13849 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Otsego County, so you can benchmark 13849 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 13849

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13849.

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 13849, Unadilla, 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

4,551

Population

171.7

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 13849?

44.3

Median Age

44.0%

Male

56.0%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$57,917

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$36,132

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,374

Total Housing Units

1,867

Occupied Units

507

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$137,400

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$857

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 13849, employing approximately 240 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,981,000.

47

Businesses

240

Employees

$10.0M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 27.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 12.8%
Construction 5 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 4 8.5%
Manufacturing 3 6.4%
Wholesale trade 3 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 6.4%

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 13849 vs 13859 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13859 Wells Bridge, NY 182 3.7 mi
13839 Sidney Center, NY 1,405 6.3 mi
13838 Sidney, NY 4,409 5.8 mi
13809 Mount Upton, NY 1,517 6.0 mi
13776 Gilbertsville, NY 513 8.8 mi
13804 Masonville, NY 391 9.8 mi
13825 Otego, NY 3,442 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13849 in?
ZIP code 13849 (Unadilla) is located in Otsego County, New York. Otsego County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/otsego-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13849?
ZIP code 13849 in Unadilla, NY has a population of 4,551 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13849?
The median household income in ZIP 13849 is $57,917, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13849?
The median home value in ZIP 13849 is $137,400, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13849?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13849 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13849?
ZIP code 13849 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13849?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13849 are: Retail trade (13), Accommodation and food services (6), Construction (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13849?
In ZIP code 13849, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 13849?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13849 is 23.5 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 13849?
In ZIP code 13849, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13849?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13849 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Unadilla, 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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