| ZIP Code | 13815 |
|---|---|
| City | Norwich |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Chenango County |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Elevation | 1,511 ft |
| Latitude | 42.547416 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.533555 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.7% ▲ 58% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 67 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,048 (36%) |
| Some College | 1,184 (14%) |
| Associates | 1,012 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 983 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,167 (25.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,757 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $127,200 ▼ 54% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $835/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,445 |
| Vacant Units | 891 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,445 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 891 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 13815 is located in Norwich, New York, within Chenango County. With a population of 12,855, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.6 years. Economically, 13815 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,757 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 13815 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $127,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $835 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 13815 is primarily White (89.88%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 13815 stands at 7.7%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 13815 in Norwich, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,855 residents, a median household income of $59,757, and a median home value of $127,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.