13736 ZIP Code — Berkshire, NY

Tioga County, New York

ZIP code 13736 is located in Berkshire, New York, within Tioga County. It covers approximately 61.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,807 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 13736

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,333. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 13736 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,807

population

61.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13736 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13736

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13736. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Berkshire	Acceptable
Berkshire	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13811 Newark Valley (5 mi) 13835 Richford (5 mi) 13797 Lisle (7.5 mi) 13802 Maine (8.8 mi) 14817 Brooktondale (9 mi) 13743 Candor (9.9 mi) 14881 Slaterville Springs (10.5 mi) 13777 Glen Aubrey (10.5 mi) 13864 Willseyville (10.9 mi) 13053 Dryden (12.2 mi) 13760 Endicott (12.7 mi) 13862 Whitney Point (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,807
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	61.12 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	42.3098
Longitude	-76.1870
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	607

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	41.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	34.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	21.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,807

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$65,333

Median household income

$32,387

Per capita income

$141,800

Median home value

$1,031

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

722

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

148

35–44

149

45–54

55–59

60–64

116

65–74

117

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	387	21.4%
18 and over	1,420	78.6%
65 and over	381	21.1%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.6%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,760	95.6%
Hispanic or Latino	34	1.8%
Other race	29	1.6%
Two or more races	18	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	41.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	34.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	21.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$65,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,800
Median rent / month	$1,031
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	27.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	5.2%
Propane / LP gas	19.6%
Fuel oil	37.8%
Wood	27.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	434	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	78	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	84	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	140	19.0%
Households with children under 18	218	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	261	35.5%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	16.7%
Married	56.9%	59.3%
Separated	1.1%	2.0%
Widowed	5.3%	14.2%
Divorced	10.0%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	7.3%
Kindergarten	27	6.8%
Elementary school	199	50.3%
High school	97	24.5%
College / grad school	44	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%

Construction 9.7%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Retail trade 6.9%

Professional & management 6.9%

Public administration 6.5%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.1%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.7%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 44.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	7.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	173	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	39.6%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,731	95.8%
Spanish	7	0.4%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,789	99.0%
Born in same state	1,786	98.8%
Born in different state	1,464	81.0%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.0%
Not a US citizen	15	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	321	17.8%
Italian	208	11.5%
Arab	169	9.4%
English	39	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	20	1.1%
Polish	12	0.7%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	91.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13736

What city is ZIP code 13736 in?

ZIP code 13736 is primarily assigned to Berkshire, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13736 in?

ZIP code 13736 falls within Tioga County, New York.

Is ZIP code 13736 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 13736 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 13736 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 13736 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 13736 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 13736 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13736?

The median home value in ZIP code 13736 is $141,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 13736 in?

ZIP code 13736 observes the EST timezone.