US ZIP Code
13420

Old Forge, NY

Herkimer County  ·  New York

● Active
👥 890 Population ↑ 3% since 2019
💰 $107,770 Median HH Income
▲ 41% above avg ↑ 93% since 2019
🎂 57.8 Median Age ↓ 3% since 2019
🏠 $348,900 Median Home Value
▲ 25% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019
🎓 64.8% College Grads
▲ 67% above avg
📊 7.7% Unemployment
▲ 58% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code13420
CityOld Forge
StateNew York (NY)
CountyHerkimer County
Area Code315/680
Elevation1,739 ft
Latitude43.654518
Longitude-75.013441
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS36043
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 49.9% (444) Female 50.1% (446) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Black: 2.8%Other: 0.6%Race
White96.6%
Black2.8%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
3%
18–24
3%
25–44
31%
45–64
14%
65+
27%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.8 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.97
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads64.8% ▲ 67% above avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 58% above avg
HS Graduate198 (29.6%)
Some College12 (1.8%)
Associates26 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree434 (64.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 1.8%Associates: 3.9%Graduate: 64.8%Edu
HS Grad29.6%
Some College1.8%
Associates3.9%
Graduate64.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–150k
20%
$150k–200k
6%
$200k–300k
7%
$300k–500k
43%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,770 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 93% since 2019
Median Home Value$348,900 ▲ 25% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units2,441
Vacant Units2,011
Avg HH Size1.97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–50k
14%
$50k–75k
12%
$75k–100k
10%
$100k–150k
47%
$150k–200k
2%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Work From Home
41%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
3%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%

Summary

Total Units2,441
Vacant2,011
Owner Occupied87.2%
Renter Occupied12.8%
Avg HH Size1.97
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 13420 is in Old Forge, NY, in Herkimer County.
ZIP code 13420 is located in New York (NY).
ZIP code 13420 is in Herkimer County, NY.
ZIP 13420 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 13420 is 890 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 13420 is $107,770 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 13420 is $348,900 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 13420

ZIP code 13420 is located in Old Forge, New York, within Herkimer County. With a population of 890, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.8 years. Economically, 13420 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,770 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 13420 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $348,900 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.

The population of 13420 is primarily White (96.63%). Residents are highly educated — 64.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 93% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 13420 stands at 7.7%, which is significantly above the national average. A notably high share of workers — 41% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.

Overall, ZIP code 13420 in Old Forge, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 890 residents, a median household income of $107,770, and a median home value of $348,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.