ZIP Code 13901

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Binghamton · Broome County · New York

Population
19,773

329/sq mi

Median income
$55,523

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,300

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.7%

Median age 40.6

Land area
60.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13901 in Binghamton, New York has a population of 19,773. The median household income is $55,523, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $158,300, 43% below the US average. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 60.2 square miles in Binghamton, Broome County, New York. The area is home to 19,773 residents, producing a population density of 329 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 13901 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13901 sits at $55,523 (40% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $33,412. The poverty rate stands at 23.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $158,300 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $797 per month, and 56.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Broome County, so you can benchmark 13901 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 13901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13901.

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 13901, Binghamton, 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

19,773

Population

60.2

Area (sq mi)

329

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13901?

40.6

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 82.3%
African American 6.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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?

$55,523

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$33,412

Per Capita Income

23.6%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,424

Total Housing Units

8,835

Occupied Units

1,589

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.4%
Renter 43.6%

$158,300

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$797

Median Rent

1960

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

+14.0%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13901 have increased 14.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 171
2021 +7.7% 184
2022 +12.7% 208
2023 +3.4% 215
2024 +14.0% 245

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 576 business establishments in ZIP 13901, employing approximately 9,875 people with a combined annual payroll of $462,989,000.

576

Businesses

9,875

Employees

$463.0M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 86 14.9%
Accommodation and food services 74 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 68 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 67 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 64 11.1%
Construction 49 8.5%
Finance and insurance 33 5.7%
Manufacturing 24 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.3%
Wholesale trade 18 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.3%
Information 11 1.9%
Educational services 6 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%
Utilities 3 0.5%

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 13901 vs 13905 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13905 Binghamton, NY 28,026 3.3 mi
13744 Castle Creek, NY 1,137 4.2 mi
13904 Binghamton, NY 9,579 4.8 mi
13833 Port Crane, NY 4,255 5.9 mi
13790 Johnson City, NY 19,104 6.1 mi
13746 Chenango Forks, NY 2,539 6.6 mi
13903 Binghamton, NY 18,763 9.4 mi
13902 Binghamton, NY 6,177 7.9 mi
13777 Glen Aubrey, NY 727 7.7 mi
13748 Conklin, NY 3,800 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13901 in?
ZIP code 13901 (Binghamton) 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 13901?
ZIP code 13901 in Binghamton, NY has a population of 19,773 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13901?
The median household income in ZIP 13901 is $55,523, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13901?
The median home value in ZIP 13901 is $158,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13901 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13901?
ZIP code 13901 has 576 business establishments employing approximately 9,875 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13901 are: Retail trade (86), Accommodation and food services (74), Professional, scientific, and technical services (68). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13901 increased by 14.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 13901?
In ZIP code 13901, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 13901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13901 is 20.4 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 13901?
In ZIP code 13901, approximately 56.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13901 is 23.6% 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 Binghamton, 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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