| ZIP Code | 13827 |
|---|---|
| City | Owego |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Tioga County |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Elevation | 794 ft |
| Latitude | 42.117827 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.249166 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36107 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 16.8% ▲ 68% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.0% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 40% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 98 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,318 (30.5%) |
| Some College | 871 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 748 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,292 (17%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,283 (30%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,796 ≈ Avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $142,600 ▼ 49% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $901/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,108 |
| Vacant Units | 338 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,108 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 338 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 13827 is located in Owego, New York, within Tioga County. With a population of 11,713, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 13827 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,796 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 13827 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $142,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $901 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 13827 is primarily White (92.69%). Residents are well-educated — 47.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.8%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 13827 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 13827 in Owego, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,713 residents, a median household income of $70,796, and a median home value of $142,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.