Walton, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13856
Delaware County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,596
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,958
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Walton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13856 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13856 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walton, Delaware County, New York, home to 6,596 residents across 478.0 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13856 reports a modest median household income of $48,958 (47% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,287. The poverty rate is 23.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,500 (59% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $819; owner occupancy is 78.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 13856 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 13856
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walton, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13856.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 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 13856, Walton, 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
6,596
Population
478.0
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13856?
50.0
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
3.0%
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?
$48,958
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$32,287
Per Capita Income
23.9%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13856 ranks among New York ZIPs
Walton, 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)
$48,958 6th percentile higher than 6% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,595housing units
3,595
Total Housing Units
2,645
Occupied Units
950
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,500
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$819
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 129 business establishments in ZIP 13856, employing approximately 1,065 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,000,000.
129
Businesses
1,065
Employees
$52.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 19.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 17.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 10 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.1% |
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 13856 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13856
Walton (13856)
6,596 residents
- 13839 1,405
Sidney Center (13839)
1,405 residents
- 13847 67
Trout Creek (13847)
67 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13856 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13856, 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 (6,596 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 13856 in?
ZIP code 13856 (Walton) 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 13856?
ZIP code 13856 in Walton, NY has a population of 6,596 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13856?
The median household income in ZIP 13856 is $48,958, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13856?
The median home value in ZIP 13856 is $156,500, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13856?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13856 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13856?
ZIP code 13856 has 129 business establishments employing approximately 1,065 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13856?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13856 are: Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (22), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13856?
In ZIP code 13856, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 13856?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13856 is 18.1 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 13856?
In ZIP code 13856, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13856?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13856 is 23.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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