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Vestal, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13850

Broome County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,004
166/sq mi
$83,403
Median income
$194,100
Median home value
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vestal pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
166
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13850 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13850 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vestal, Broome County, New York, with 22,004 residents across 132.5 square miles, a density of 166 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13850 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,403 (10% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $49,658. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Housing costs here run $194,100 for a typical home value (49% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,199 a month; 76.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Broome County, letting you compare 13850 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 13850

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vestal, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13850.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13850, Vestal, 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

22,004

Population

132.5

Area (sq mi)

166

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13850?

42.0

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 79.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 11.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$83,403

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$49,658

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13850 ranks nationally

Vestal, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$83,403 Top 34% higher than 66% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.6%

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

What does housing look like?

10,388

Total Housing Units

9,392

Occupied Units

996

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$194,100

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$1,199

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

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

+13.9%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13850 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 155
2021 +8.2% 168
2022 +16.2% 195
2023 +4.1% 204
2024 +13.9% 232

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 702 business establishments in ZIP 13850, employing approximately 12,042 people with a combined annual payroll of $598,861,000.

702

Businesses

12,042

Employees

$598.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 138 19.7%
Accommodation and food services 96 13.7%
Health care and social assistance 88 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 81 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 6.7%
Construction 45 6.4%
Finance and insurance 41 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 3.9%
Information 25 3.6%
Wholesale trade 22 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.1%
Manufacturing 14 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.0%
Utilities 8 1.1%
Educational services 6 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%

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 13850 vs 13902 →

ZIP 13850 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13850 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 13850 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 13850 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
13902 Binghamton, NY 6,177 4.1 mi
13903 Binghamton, NY 18,763 6.7 mi
13760 Endicott, NY 44,264 6.7 mi
13732 Apalachin, NY 8,153 7.3 mi
13790 Johnson City, NY 19,104 8.5 mi
18812 Brackney, PA 1,644 6.7 mi
18818 Friendsville, PA 1,394 9.6 mi
18830 Little Meadows, PA 735 7.9 mi
13905 Binghamton, NY 28,026 10.0 mi
18851 Warren Center, PA 706 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Broome County

13760 standard
Endicott, NY
Pop: 44,264
13905 standard
Binghamton, NY
Pop: 28,026
13901 standard
Binghamton, NY
Pop: 19,773
13790 standard
Johnson City, NY
Pop: 19,104
13903 standard
Binghamton, NY
Pop: 18,763
13904 standard
Binghamton, NY
Pop: 9,579

Related Areas

Broome County Vestal, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13850 in? ▼
ZIP code 13850 (Vestal) is located in Broome County, New York. Broome County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/broome-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13850? ▼
ZIP code 13850 in Vestal, NY has a population of 22,004 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13850? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13850 is $83,403, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13850? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13850 is $194,100, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13850? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13850 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13850? ▼
ZIP code 13850 has 702 business establishments employing approximately 12,042 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13850? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13850 are: Retail trade (138), Accommodation and food services (96), Health care and social assistance (88). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13850? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13850 increased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 13850? ▼
In ZIP code 13850, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.6% 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 13850? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13850 is 19.4 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 13850? ▼
In ZIP code 13850, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13850? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13850 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.