ZIP Code 13904
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Binghamton · Broome County · New York
- Population
- 9,579
- Median income
- $53,984
- Median home value
- $121,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.7%
- Land area
- 60.1 sq mi
160/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 56% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.3
New York
ZIP code 13904 in Binghamton, New York has a population of 9,579. The median household income is $53,984, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $121,100, 56% below the US average. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 13904 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 60.1 square miles in Binghamton, Broome County, New York. The area is home to 9,579 residents, producing a population density of 160 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 13904 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13904 sits at $53,984 (42% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $26,371. The poverty rate stands at 23.2% and the unemployment rate at 14.3%. On housing, the median home value is $121,100 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $936 per month, and 64.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13904 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Broome County, so you can benchmark 13904 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 13904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13904.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13904, 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
9,579
Population
60.1
Area (sq mi)
160
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13904?
43.3
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
10.0%
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?
$53,984
Median Household Income
-42% vs state
$26,371
Per Capita Income
23.2%
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
4,041
Total Housing Units
3,645
Occupied Units
396
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,100
Median Home Value
-68% vs state
$936
Median Rent
1956
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 13904 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 144 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 157 |
| 2022 | +7.5% | 169 |
| 2023 | +15.2% | 195 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 199 |
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 226 business establishments in ZIP 13904, employing approximately 5,648 people with a combined annual payroll of $268,558,000.
226
Businesses
5,648
Employees
$268.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 13.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 20 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 3.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.3% |
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 13904 vs 13748 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13748 | Conklin, NY | 3,800 | 6.7 mi |
| 13795 | Kirkwood, NY | 3,800 | 5.2 mi |
| 13901 | Binghamton, NY | 19,773 | 4.8 mi |
| 13833 | Port Crane, NY | 4,255 | 5.4 mi |
| 13746 | Chenango Forks, NY | 2,539 | 9.8 mi |
| 13903 | Binghamton, NY | 18,763 | 7.1 mi |
| 13905 | Binghamton, NY | 28,026 | 7.4 mi |
| 13744 | Castle Creek, NY | 1,137 | 8.8 mi |
| 13787 | Harpursville, NY | 3,629 | 9.2 mi |
| 18821 | Great Bend, PA | 1,153 | 10.8 mi |
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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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