| ZIP Code | 13812 |
|---|---|
| City | Nichols |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Tioga County |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Elevation | 1,166 ft |
| Latitude | 42.03006 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.354752 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36107 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.0% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 56% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 29 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 555 (37.5%) |
| Some College | 248 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 234 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 123 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 292 (19.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,450 ≈ Avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $135,700 ▼ 51% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,189/mo ↑ 65% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 997 |
| Vacant Units | 85 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 997 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 85 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 13812 is located in Nichols, New York, within Tioga County. With a population of 2,313, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 13812 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,450 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 13812 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $135,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,189 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 13812 is primarily White (98.23%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 13812 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 13812 in Nichols, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,313 residents, a median household income of $74,450, and a median home value of $135,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.