ZIP Code 13905

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Binghamton · Broome County · New York

Population
28,026

400/sq mi

Median income
$53,362

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$151,500

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.7%

Median age 32.9

Land area
70.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13905 in Binghamton, New York has a population of 28,026. The median household income is $53,362, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $151,500, 46% below the US average. 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13905 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.0 square miles in Binghamton, Broome County, New York. The area is home to 28,026 residents, producing a population density of 400 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 13905 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13905 sits at $53,362 (42% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $33,452. The poverty rate stands at 30.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $151,500 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $993 per month, and 47.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13905 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Broome County, so you can benchmark 13905 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 13905

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

28,026

Population

70.0

Area (sq mi)

400

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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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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