ZIP Code 13861

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West Oneonta · Otsego County · New York

Population
432

38/sq mi

Median income
$57,847

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$186,000

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
57.0%

Median age 41.6

Land area
11.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13861 in West Oneonta, New York has a population of 432. The median household income is $57,847, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $186,000, 33% below the US average. 57.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13861 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.4 square miles in West Oneonta, Otsego County, New York. The area is home to 432 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 13861 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13861 sits at $57,847 (37% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $58,165. The poverty rate stands at 1.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $186,000 (51% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 60.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13861 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Otsego County, so you can benchmark 13861 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 13861, West Oneonta, 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

432

Population

11.4

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13861?

41.6

Median Age

65.8%

Male

34.2%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
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?

$57,847

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$58,165

Per Capita Income

1.3%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.0%

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

What does housing look like?

313

Total Housing Units

291

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

1.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.1%
Renter 39.9%

$186,000

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 13861, employing approximately 135 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,267,000.

10

Businesses

135

Employees

$10.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 13861 vs 13796 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13796 Laurens, NY 1,236 3.2 mi
13825 Otego, NY 3,442 5.3 mi
13808 Morris, NY 1,771 5.7 mi
13820 Oneonta, NY 22,455 5.9 mi
13415 New Lisbon, NY 77 6.8 mi
13810 Mount Vision, NY 1,149 7.6 mi
13342 Garrattsville, NY 165 10.5 mi
13859 Wells Bridge, NY 182 10.6 mi
13846 Treadwell, NY 305 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13861 in?
ZIP code 13861 (West Oneonta) 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 13861?
ZIP code 13861 in West Oneonta, NY has a population of 432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13861?
The median household income in ZIP 13861 is $57,847, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13861?
The median home value in ZIP 13861 is $186,000, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13861?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13861 is White at 93.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13861?
ZIP code 13861 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 135 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13861?
In ZIP code 13861, 79.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13861?
In ZIP code 13861, approximately 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13861?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13861 is 1.3% 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 West Oneonta, 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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