| ZIP Code | 13730 |
|---|---|
| City | Afton |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Chenango County |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Elevation | 996 ft |
| Latitude | 42.231996 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.532645 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.1 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 12.4% ▲ 24% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.3% ▼ 40% below avg |
| Unemployment | 11.9% ▲ 144% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 23 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,058 (52.1%) |
| Some College | 214 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 264 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 212 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 261 (12.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,466 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $119,500 ▼ 57% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $811/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,595 |
| Vacant Units | 315 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,595 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 315 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 13730 is located in Afton, New York, within Chenango County. With a population of 2,763, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.1 years. Economically, 13730 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,466 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 13730 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $119,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $811 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 9% since 2019.
The population of 13730 is primarily White (93.12%). Residents are less-educated — 23.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.4%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 13730 stands at 11.9%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 13730 in Afton, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,763 residents, a median household income of $61,466, and a median home value of $119,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.