| ZIP Code | 13862 |
|---|---|
| City | Whitney Point |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Broome County |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft |
| Latitude | 42.33092 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.931125 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 14.5% ▲ 45% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 12.1% ▲ 146% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 786 (33.4%) |
| Some College | 484 (20.6%) |
| Associates | 200 (8.5%) |
| Bachelors | 345 (14.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 519 (22.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,623 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $138,400 ▼ 50% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $833/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,674 |
| Vacant Units | 206 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,674 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 206 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 13862 is located in Whitney Point, New York, within Broome County. With a population of 3,667, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.6 years. Economically, 13862 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,623 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 13862 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $138,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $833 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 13862 is primarily White (93.95%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.5%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 13862 stands at 12.1%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 13862 in Whitney Point, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,667 residents, a median household income of $61,623, and a median home value of $138,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.