City

Binghamton, NY

5 ZIP codes  ·  Broome County  ·  New York

👥81,687Population
💰$55,991Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$140,087Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓42.3%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊9.7%Unemployment▲ 97% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.4%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 8.1%Asian: 5.5%Other: 4.4%Race
White75.4%
Hispanic6.4%
Black8.1%
Asian5.5%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
22%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size-6.38
Below Poverty21.3% ▲ 113% above avg
College Grads42.3% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment9.7% ▲ 97% above avg
No HS Diploma822 (1.8%)
HS Graduate11,859 (26.3%)
Some College6,528 (14.5%)
Associates5,037 (11.2%)
Bachelors6,014 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree14,865 (32.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 32.9%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College14.5%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate32.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.5%Renter: 43.5%Tenure
Owner56.5%
Renter43.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,991 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$140,086 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$900/mo
Total Housing Units36,504
Vacant Units4,789

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
61%
About Binghamton, NY

Binghamton is a city in New York, located in Broome County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 81,687 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.56 years.

Economically, Binghamton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,991 is below the national average. Approximately 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Binghamton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,086, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $899 per month.

The population of Binghamton is well-educated. 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.39%).

Binghamton, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Binghamton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13901 19,730 $54,165 $152,800 $806 6.2% 41.6% 55.3%
13903 17,528 $61,244 $144,700 $863 10.6% 52.4% 66.6%
13904 9,138 $56,794 $111,200 $884 11.9% 34.9% 62.8%
13905 28,370 $53,757 $137,700 $993 6.7% 49.3% 49.0%

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