Binghamton, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13901
Broome County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,773
- 329/sq mi High-density area
- $55,523
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Binghamton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 329
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13901 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 13901 (Binghamton, NY) rose +14.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.7 in 2023 to 244.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 13901 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Binghamton, Broome County, New York, home to 19,773 residents across 60.2 square miles, a density of 329 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13901 reports a modest median household income of $55,523 (40% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,412. The poverty rate is 23.6%, 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 $158,300 (58% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $797; owner occupancy is 56.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Broome County, so 13901 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 13901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Binghamton, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13901.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
86 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
74 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 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 13901, Binghamton, 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
19,773
Population
60.2
Area (sq mi)
329
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13901?
40.6
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
5.1%
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?
$55,523
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$33,412
Per Capita Income
23.6%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13901 ranks among New York ZIPs
Binghamton, 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)
$55,523 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
10,424housing units
10,424
Total Housing Units
8,835
Occupied Units
1,589
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,300
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$797
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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 13901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13905
Binghamton (13905)
28,026 residents
- 13901
Binghamton (13901)
19,773 residents
- 13790
Johnson City (13790)
19,104 residents
- 13903
Binghamton (13903)
18,763 residents
- 13904 9,579
Binghamton (13904)
9,579 residents
- 13902 6,177
Binghamton (13902)
6,177 residents
- 13833 4,255
Port Crane (13833)
4,255 residents
- 13748 3,800
Conklin (13748)
3,800 residents
- 13746 2,539
Chenango Forks (13746)
2,539 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13901 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13903
Binghamton (13903)
$66,278 median income
- 13777
Glen Aubrey (13777)
$65,625 median income
- 13746
Chenango Forks (13746)
$62,993 median income
- 13748
Conklin (13748)
$62,125 median income
- 13744
Castle Creek (13744)
$61,086 median income
- 13833
Port Crane (13833)
$60,409 median income
- 13790
Johnson City (13790)
$59,045 median income
- 13901
Binghamton (13901)
$55,523 median income
- 13904
Binghamton (13904)
$53,984 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13901 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13901, 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 (19,773 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 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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