Whitney Point, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13862
Broome County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,189
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,487
- Median income Near-median income area
- $139,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whitney Point pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13862 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13862 covers 146.5 square miles in Whitney Point, Broome County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,189 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13862 reports a modest median household income of $63,487 (31% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,950. Unemployment is 12.5%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,600 (63% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $851; owner occupancy is 76.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Broome County, so 13862 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 13862
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whitney Point, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13862.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 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 13862, Whitney Point, 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
4,189
Population
146.5
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13862?
39.4
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
1.6%
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?
$63,487
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$31,950
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13862 ranks among New York ZIPs
Whitney Point, 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)
$63,487 21st percentile higher than 21% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,463housing units
1,463
Total Housing Units
1,334
Occupied Units
129
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,600
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$851
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 13862, employing approximately 1,031 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,599,000.
73
Businesses
1,031
Employees
$58.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 20.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 15.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 6 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.1% |
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 13862 vs 13797 →
ZIP 13862 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13862
Whitney Point (13862)
4,189 residents
- 13803
Marathon (13803)
3,975 residents
- 13746
Chenango Forks (13746)
2,539 residents
- 13797
Lisle (13797)
2,250 residents
- 13744 1,137
Castle Creek (13744)
1,137 residents
- 13777 727
Glen Aubrey (13777)
727 residents
- 13802 718
Maine (13802)
718 residents
- 13863 688
Willet (13863)
688 residents
- 13841 529
Smithville Flats (13841)
529 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13862 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13862 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13863
Willet (13863)
$73,333 median income
- 13797
Lisle (13797)
$67,316 median income
- 13777
Glen Aubrey (13777)
$65,625 median income
- 13803
Marathon (13803)
$63,713 median income
- 13862
Whitney Point (13862)
$63,487 median income
- 13746
Chenango Forks (13746)
$62,993 median income
- 13744
Castle Creek (13744)
$61,086 median income
- 13841
Smithville Flats (13841)
$58,229 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13862 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13797 | Lisle, NY | 2,250 | 5.6 mi |
| 13744 | Castle Creek, NY | 1,137 | 6.9 mi |
| 13777 | Glen Aubrey, NY | 727 | 6.0 mi |
| 13794 | Killawog, NY | 105 | 5.5 mi |
| 13863 | Willet, NY | 688 | 7.9 mi |
| 13746 | Chenango Forks, NY | 2,539 | 6.9 mi |
| 13841 | Smithville Flats, NY | 529 | 7.4 mi |
| 13802 | Maine, NY | 718 | 8.0 mi |
| 13803 | Marathon, NY | 3,975 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13862, 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 (4,189 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 13862 in?
ZIP code 13862 (Whitney Point) 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 13862?
ZIP code 13862 in Whitney Point, NY has a population of 4,189 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13862?
The median household income in ZIP 13862 is $63,487, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13862?
The median home value in ZIP 13862 is $139,600, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13862?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13862 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13862?
ZIP code 13862 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 1,031 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13862?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13862 are: Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (11), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13862?
In ZIP code 13862, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 13862?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13862 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13862?
In ZIP code 13862, 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 13862?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13862 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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