Unadilla, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13849
Otsego County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,551
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,917
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Unadilla pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13849 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13849 covers 171.7 square miles in Unadilla, Otsego County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,551 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13849 reports a modest median household income of $57,917 (37% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,132. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,400 (64% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $857; owner occupancy is 81.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Otsego County, so 13849 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 13849
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Unadilla, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13849.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 13849, Unadilla, 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
4,551
Population
171.7
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13849?
44.3
Median Age
44.0%
Male
56.0%
Female
3.5%
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?
$57,917
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$36,132
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13849 ranks among New York ZIPs
Unadilla, 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)
$57,917 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
2,374housing units
2,374
Total Housing Units
1,867
Occupied Units
507
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,400
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 13849 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13849
Unadilla (13849)
4,551 residents
- 13838
Sidney (13838)
4,409 residents
- 13825
Otego (13825)
3,442 residents
- 13809 1,517
Mount Upton (13809)
1,517 residents
- 13839 1,405
Sidney Center (13839)
1,405 residents
- 13776 513
Gilbertsville (13776)
513 residents
- 13804 391
Masonville (13804)
391 residents
- 13859 182
Wells Bridge (13859)
182 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13849 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13849 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13776
Gilbertsville (13776)
$80,750 median income
- 13825
Otego (13825)
$76,875 median income
- 13849
Unadilla (13849)
$57,917 median income
- 13839
Sidney Center (13839)
$54,271 median income
- 13859
Wells Bridge (13859)
$53,846 median income
- 13838
Sidney (13838)
$53,306 median income
- 13809
Mount Upton (13809)
$52,167 median income
- 13804
Masonville (13804)
$45,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13849 ranks #3 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 13849, 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 (4,551 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 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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