| ZIP Code | 13420 |
|---|---|
| City | Old Forge |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Herkimer County |
| Area Code | 315/680 |
| Elevation | 1,739 ft |
| Latitude | 43.654518 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.013441 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.8 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.97 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.8% ▲ 67% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.7% ▲ 58% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 198 (29.6%) |
| Some College | 12 (1.8%) |
| Associates | 26 (3.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 434 (64.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
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 Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 2,441 |
| Vacant Units | 2,011 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,441 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,011 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
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.