ZIP Code 13905
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Binghamton · Broome County · New York
- Population
- 28,026
- Median income
- $53,362
- Median home value
- $151,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.7%
- Land area
- 70.0 sq mi
400/sq mi
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.9
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
78 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13905?
32.9
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
12.0%
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?
$53,362
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?
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
$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 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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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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