| ZIP Code | 13861 |
|---|---|
| City | West Oneonta |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Otsego County |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Elevation | 1,544 ft |
| Latitude | 42.504527 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.138979 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs ↓ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.54 |
| Below Poverty | 0.2% ▼ 98% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.9% ▲ 65% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.0% ▼ 79% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (4.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 41 (11.1%) |
| Some College | 54 (14.7%) |
| Associates | 23 (6.3%) |
| Bachelors | 37 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 198 (53.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,047 ▼ 25% below avg ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $183,100 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 317 |
| Vacant Units | 25 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 317 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 25 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.54 |
ZIP code 13861 is located in West Oneonta, New York, within Otsego County. With a population of 450, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years. Economically, 13861 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,047 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 13861 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $183,100 is below the national average. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.5%) and renters (42.5%). Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 13861 is primarily White (91.56%). Residents are highly educated — 63.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.2%. Household income has declined by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 13861 stands at 1.0%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 98%.
Overall, ZIP code 13861 in West Oneonta, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 450 residents, a median household income of $57,047, and a median home value of $183,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.