ZIP Code 13850

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Vestal · Broome County · New York

Population
22,004

166/sq mi

Median income
$83,403

▲ 9% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$194,100

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
44.6%

Median age 42

Land area
132.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13850 in Vestal, New York has a population of 22,004. The median household income is $83,403, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $194,100, 30% below the US average. 44.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13850 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.5 square miles in Vestal, Broome County, New York. The area is home to 22,004 residents, producing a population density of 166 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 13850 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13850 sits at $83,403 (10% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $49,658. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $194,100 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $1,199 per month, and 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13850 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Broome County, so you can benchmark 13850 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 13850

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,004

Population

132.5

Area (sq mi)

166

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Vestal, 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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