ZIP Code 13859

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Wells Bridge · Otsego County · New York

Population
182

147/sq mi

Median income
$53,846

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.1%

Median age 66.7

Land area
1.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13859 in Wells Bridge, New York has a population of 182. The median household income is $53,846, which is 29% below the national average. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13859 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.2 square miles in Wells Bridge, Otsego County, New York. The area is home to 182 residents, producing a population density of 147 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 13859 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13859 sits at $53,846 (42% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $24,993. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13859 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Otsego County, so you can benchmark 13859 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 →

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 13859, Wells Bridge, 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

182

Population

1.2

Area (sq mi)

147

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13859?

66.7

Median Age

28.6%

Male

71.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$53,846

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$24,993

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 91.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

45

Total Housing Units

32

Occupied Units

13

Vacant Units

1.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 13859 vs 13849 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13849 Unadilla, NY 4,551 3.7 mi
13825 Otego, NY 3,442 5.3 mi
13839 Sidney Center, NY 1,405 7.6 mi
13775 Franklin, NY 1,631 5.9 mi
13809 Mount Upton, NY 1,517 7.8 mi
13776 Gilbertsville, NY 513 8.1 mi
13838 Sidney, NY 4,409 9.4 mi
13861 West Oneonta, NY 432 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13859 in?
ZIP code 13859 (Wells Bridge) 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 13859?
ZIP code 13859 in Wells Bridge, NY has a population of 182 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13859?
The median household income in ZIP 13859 is $53,846, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13859?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13859 is White at 82.1%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13859?
In ZIP code 13859, 91.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13859?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13859 is 7.1% 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 Wells Bridge, 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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