13904 ZIP Code — Binghamton, NY

Broome County, New York

ZIP code 13904 is located in Binghamton, New York, within Broome County. It covers approximately 23.75 square miles and serves a population of 9,499 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 13904

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $53,352. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 13904 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,499

population

23.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13904 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13904

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13904. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Binghamton	Acceptable
Binghamton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13795 Kirkwood (4.7 mi) 13833 Port Crane (4.8 mi) 13901 Binghamton (5 mi) 13748 Conklin (6 mi) 13787 Harpursville (8.2 mi) 13826 Ouaquaga (8.4 mi) 13903 Binghamton (8.5 mi) 13865 Windsor (8.6 mi) 13905 Binghamton (8.8 mi) 13744 Castle Creek (9 mi) 13746 Chenango Forks (9.8 mi) 13790 Johnson City (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,499
Population density	400 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	23.75 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	42.1298
Longitude	-75.7924
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	46.3%	47.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	30.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	17.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

9,499

Population

400

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$53,352

Median household income

$26,557

Per capita income

$111,900

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

63.7%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

12.5%

Unemployment

2,548

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

189

Under 5

187

337

5–9

334

374

10–14

370

312

15–19

308

243

20–24

241

532

25–34

526

542

35–44

537

625

45–54

618

333

55–59

330

412

60–64

407

558

65–74

551

209

75–84

207

109

85+

108

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,220	23.4%
18 and over	7,279	76.6%
65 and over	1,742	18.3%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.8%

Black or African American 12%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Two or more races 4.2%

Other race 2.8%

Asian 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	7,334	73.8%
Black or African American	1,188	12%
Hispanic or Latino	434	4.4%
Two or more races	421	4.2%
Other race	281	2.8%
Asian	275	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	47.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	30.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	17.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$53,352

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 36.8%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,900
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	63.7%
Renter occupied	36.3%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	59.9%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	19.5%
1940–1949	17.6%
1939 or earlier	25.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	43.7%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	16.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.5%
Electricity	21.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Fuel oil	6.0%
Wood	2.6%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,541	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	239	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	659	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,278	34.4%
Households with children under 18	1,096	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,224	32.9%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.5%	28.5%
Married	43.7%	42.9%
Separated	1.3%	2.1%
Widowed	3.7%	8.8%
Divorced	9.8%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	2.8%
Kindergarten	34	1.4%
Elementary school	1,288	53.9%
High school	501	21.0%
College / grad school	502	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.0%

Retail trade 10.7%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Professional & management 8.3%

Construction 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Other services 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	25.3%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.5

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 28.5%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 12.2%

Female-led households 22.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	451	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	9.1%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,123	96.0%
Spanish	262	2.9%
Other Indo-European	21	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	146	1.6%
Other languages	95	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,665	91.2%
Born in same state	8,567	90.2%
Born in different state	7,594	79.9%
Foreign born	98	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	834	8.8%
Not a US citizen	177	21.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,332	14%
French	971	10.2%
Arab	549	5.8%
English	194	2%
Norwegian	84	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	24	0.3%
Irish	11	0.1%
Polish	8	0.1%
German	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13904

What city is ZIP code 13904 in?

ZIP code 13904 is primarily assigned to Binghamton, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13904 in?

ZIP code 13904 falls within Broome County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13904?

20% of residents in ZIP code 13904 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 13904 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 13904 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13904?

The median home value in ZIP code 13904 is $111,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 13904?

ZIP code 13904 has an estimated population of 9,499 residents, with a density of 400 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 13904 in?

ZIP code 13904 observes the EST timezone.