ZIP Code 13459 -- Sharon springs, NY

Schoharie | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
1,888
Unknown
Median Income
$65,893
Home Value
$172,600
Median Rent
$1,132
Median Age
40.30
Diversity Index
20.20
Low
Cost of Living
74.7
significantly below average
Unemployment
4.9%

About ZIP Code 13459

ZIP code 13459 in Sharon Springs, New York is a unknown area with a population of 1,888. The median household income is $65,893, which is This is 12% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $172,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 74.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 40.30 years. Approximately 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Schoharie, NY.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,888
Median Age
40.30
Male Population
950
50.3%
Female Population
938
49.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
20.20 Low
White
93.5%
Black or African American
0.3%
Hispanic or Latino
5.0%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.9%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
4.9%
Other Race
0.4%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$65,893
Mean Household Income
$79,194
Per Capita Income
$31,461
Below Poverty Line
16.1%

This is 12% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$172,600
Median Rent
$1,132
Total Housing Units
996
Occupied Units
751
Vacant Units
245
24.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1953
Owner Occupied
76.3%
Renter Occupied
23.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.6x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 76.3% Renter 23.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 89.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.3%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
903
Employment Rate
95.1%
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
71.9%
Carpool
9.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
10.8%

Cost of Living Index

74.7
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 13459 is 25.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Schoharie

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
12043 Cobleskill 8,287 $64,583
12157 Schoharie 4,713 $75,997
12122 Middleburgh 3,596 $55,875
12149 Richmondville 2,038 $50,608
12066 Esperance 1,863 $78,571
12076 Gilboa 1,549 $84,583

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 13459

ZIP code 13459 (Sharon springs, NY) has a total population of 1,888 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 40.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 13459 is $65,893 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 12% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 13459 is primarily located in Sharon springs, New York (NY). It falls within Schoharie County.

The median home value in ZIP code 13459 is $172,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,132.

The median age in ZIP code 13459 is 40.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 13459 has a cost of living index of 74.72 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 13459, 24.43% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.28% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 13459 is 4.87%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 10.75% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.