Zip code 13488: Westford, New York
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 13488
13488 is a rural zip code in Westford, New York (Otsego County), covering 4.8 sq mi of land. About 103 people live here, or 21 per square mile. The median resident is 64.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $52,159 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $93,000, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 96% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support. 34% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 13488 compares
Only about 103 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age64.399thU.S. 38.9 · NY 39.836th of 1,693 in NY
- Homeownership rate95.5%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%121st of 1,673 in NY
- Housing vacancy43.2%99thU.S. 10.1% · NY 10%172nd of 1,675 in NY
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%38th of 1,579 in NY
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%36th of 1,693 in NY
- 99thU.S. 10% · NY 9.7%32nd of 1,685 in NY
- Government workers23.4%92ndU.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%414th of 1,685 in NY
- Work from home22.9%84thU.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%220th of 1,685 in NY
- Per capita income$42,92258thU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,712818th of 1,690 in NY
- Veterans6%52ndU.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%752nd of 1,693 in NY
- 43rdU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%847th of 1,685 in NY
- 34thU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%1,114th of 1,691 in NY
- Poverty rate7.8%30thU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%1,026th of 1,679 in NY
- Median earnings per worker$41,25025thU.S. $49,666 · NY $55,3211,393rd of 1,676 in NY
- Uninsured rate2.9%12thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%1,001st of 1,689 in NY
- Median household income$52,15911thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NY $85,9741,486th of 1,602 in NY
- Population density21/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi1,579th of 1,693 in NY
- Median home value$93,0002ndU.S. $332,700 · NY $423,8001,575th of 1,614 in NY
- Population1031stU.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,3661,691st of 1,693 in NY
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · NY 65.51,673rd of 1,693 in NY
- Broadband access70.1%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%1,628th of 1,673 in NY
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%1,655th of 1,693 in NY
- 1stU.S. 22% · NY 20.5%1,634th of 1,693 in NY
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%1,557th of 1,685 in NY
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%1,649th of 1,685 in NY
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NY 0.5171,508th of 1,669 in NY
| Measure | 13488 | Otsego | NY | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.3 | 39.9 | 39.8 | 38.9 | 36th of 1,693 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 95.5% | 73.9% | 54.3% | 65.2% | 121st of 1,673 | |
| Housing vacancy | 43.2% | 22.8% | 10% | 10.1% | 172nd of 1,675 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 100% | 44% | 52.1% | 51.1% | 38th of 1,579 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 48.5% | 21.5% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 36th of 1,693 | |
| Self-employed workers | 34.4% | 11.1% | 9.7% | 10% | 32nd of 1,685 | |
| Government workers | 23.4% | 20.9% | 16.4% | 14.5% | 414th of 1,685 | |
| Work from home | 22.9% | 11.7% | 14.9% | 15.1% | 220th of 1,685 | |
| Per capita income | $42,922 | $36,840 | $50,712 | $44,673 | 818th of 1,690 | |
| Veterans | 6% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 752nd of 1,693 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 847th of 1,685 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25% | 34.4% | 40.2% | 35.7% | 1,114th of 1,691 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.8% | 12.5% | 14% | 12.5% | 1,026th of 1,679 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $41,250 | $42,860 | $55,321 | $49,666 | 1,393rd of 1,676 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.9% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 8.4% | 1,001st of 1,689 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $52,159 | $68,885 | $85,974 | $80,734 | 1,486th of 1,602 | |
| Population density | 21/sq mi | 60/sq mi | 421/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 1,579th of 1,693 | |
| Median home value | $93,000 | $179,100 | $423,800 | $332,700 | 1,575th of 1,614 | |
| Population | 103 | 60,108 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 | 1,691st of 1,693 | |
| Diversity index | 0 | 22 | 65.5 | 61.4 | 1,673rd of 1,693 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 70.1% | 87.2% | 90.8% | 91% | 1,628th of 1,673 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 4.1% | 22.8% | 14.1% | 1,655th of 1,693 | |
| Residents under 18 | 2.9% | 14.9% | 20.5% | 22% | 1,634th of 1,693 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.7% | 3.5% | 3.8% | 1,557th of 1,685 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 11.5% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 1,649th of 1,685 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.337 | 0.445 | 0.517 | 0.483 | 1,508th of 1,669 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White100%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 67
- Average household size
- 1.5
- Family households
- 37.3%
- Married couples
- 29.9%
- Living alone
- 50.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6%
- Male / female
- 39% / 61%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 118
- Owner-occupied
- 95.5%
- Vacant
- 43.2%
- Median year built
- 1939 or earlier
- Median rooms
- 6.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 100%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 13488 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $60,568 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $39,792 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8%
- Households with broadband
- 70.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 34.3%
- No internet access
- 29.9%
- Without health insurance
- 2.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Westford
- State
- New York
- County
- Otsego County
- Center point
- 42.6745° N, 74.7680° W
- Land area
- 4.8 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Westford (unincorporated)8% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 13488
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13450 | Roseboom, NY | 3 mi | $119,167 |
| 12197 | Worcester, NY | 5 mi | $77,778 |
| 12155 | Schenevus, NY | 6.2 mi | $62,361 |
| 13320 | Cherry Valley, NY | 7.3 mi | $86,204 |
| 13326 | Cooperstown, NY | 7.3 mi | $80,040 |
| 12064 | East Worcester, NY | 9 mi | $63,500 |
| 12036 | Charlotteville, NY | 11 mi | $41,823 |
| 12149 | Richmondville, NY | 11 mi | $50,608 |
| 13333 | East Springfield, NY | 11 mi | $42,813 |
| 13807 | Milford, NY | 11 mi | $77,083 |
| 13459 | Sharon Springs, NY | 11 mi | $65,893 |
| 12116 | Maryland, NY | 12 mi | $78,986 |
Questions about 13488
What city is zip code 13488?
13488 is assigned to Westford, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 13488 in?
13488 is in Otsego County, New York.
What is the population of 13488?
About 103 people live in 13488, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 13488 in?
13488 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 13488?
The median household income in 13488 is $52,159.
What zip codes are near 13488?
The closest zip codes to 13488 are 13450, 12197, 12155, 13320, 13326.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 13488, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.