PlainZIP

Binghamton, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13905

Broome County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

28,026
400/sq mi
$53,362
Median income
$151,500
Median home value
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Binghamton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
400
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13905 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13905 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Binghamton, Broome County, New York, with 28,026 residents across 70.0 square miles, a density of 400 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13905 reports a modest median household income of $53,362 (42% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $33,452. Poverty here runs at 30.4%, with unemployment measured at 6.8%. Median home value sits at $151,500 (60% below the state average), median rent at $993 a month, and owner-occupancy at 47.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Broome County, letting you compare 13905 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 13905

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Binghamton, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13905.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13905, 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

28,026

Population

70.0

Area (sq mi)

400

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13905?

32.9

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 69.6%
African American 10.8%
Asian 9.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$53,362

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$33,452

Per Capita Income

30.4%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13905 ranks nationally

Binghamton, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,362 19th percentile higher than 19% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

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

What does housing look like?

14,103

Total Housing Units

11,815

Occupied Units

2,288

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.1%
Renter 52.9%

$151,500

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$993

Median Rent

1942

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

-1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13905 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 158
2021 +12.8% 178
2022 +7.7% 192
2023 +18.5% 228
2024 -1.9% 223

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 528 business establishments in ZIP 13905, employing approximately 8,540 people with a combined annual payroll of $471,962,000.

528

Businesses

8,540

Employees

$472.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 83 15.7%
Health care and social assistance 79 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 78 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 62 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 8.1%
Construction 42 8.0%
Finance and insurance 30 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.3%
Manufacturing 11 2.1%
Wholesale trade 11 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.9%
Educational services 7 1.3%
Information 4 0.8%

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 13905 vs 13790 →

ZIP 13905 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13905 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 13905 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 13905 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
13790 Johnson City, NY 19,104 2.8 mi
13901 Binghamton, NY 19,773 3.3 mi
13744 Castle Creek, NY 1,137 4.4 mi
13902 Binghamton, NY 6,177 6.4 mi
13777 Glen Aubrey, NY 727 5.9 mi
13802 Maine, NY 718 6.9 mi
13904 Binghamton, NY 9,579 7.4 mi
13903 Binghamton, NY 18,763 9.5 mi
13760 Endicott, NY 44,264 7.8 mi
13746 Chenango Forks, NY 2,539 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Broome County

13760 standard
Endicott, NY
Pop: 44,264
13850 standard
Vestal, NY
Pop: 22,004
13901 standard
Binghamton, NY
Pop: 19,773
13790 standard
Johnson City, NY
Pop: 19,104
13903 standard
Binghamton, NY
Pop: 18,763
13904 standard
Binghamton, NY
Pop: 9,579

Related Areas

Broome County Binghamton, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13905 in? ▼
ZIP code 13905 (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 13905? ▼
ZIP code 13905 in Binghamton, NY has a population of 28,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13905? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13905 is $53,362, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13905? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13905 is $151,500, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13905? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13905 is White at 69.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13905? ▼
ZIP code 13905 has 528 business establishments employing approximately 8,540 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13905? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13905 are: Retail trade (83), Health care and social assistance (79), Other services (except public administration) (78). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13905? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13905 decreased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 13905? ▼
In ZIP code 13905, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 13905? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13905 is 18.9 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 13905? ▼
In ZIP code 13905, approximately 47.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13905? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13905 is 30.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.