13744 ZIP Code — Castle Creek, NY

Broome County, New York

ZIP code 13744 is located in Castle Creek, New York, within Broome County. It covers approximately 10.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 13744

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,250. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 13744 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,359

population

10.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13744 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13744

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13744. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Castle Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13905 Binghamton (4.6 mi) 13901 Binghamton (4.9 mi) 13777 Glen Aubrey (5.1 mi) 13746 Chenango Forks (5.2 mi) 13862 Whitney Point (6.4 mi) 13790 Johnson City (7.2 mi) 13833 Port Crane (7.6 mi) 13802 Maine (8.2 mi) 13904 Binghamton (9 mi) 13797 Lisle (10 mi) 13778 Greene (10.9 mi) 13760 Endicott (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,359
Population density	134 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	10.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.2336
Longitude	-75.8993
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	607

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	47.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	30.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	17.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.4%	3.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,359

Population

134

People per sq mi

34.0

Median age

$61,250

Median household income

$22,652

Per capita income

$112,200

Median home value

$833

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

30.4%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

420

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

108

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	371	27.3%
18 and over	988	72.7%
65 and over	139	10.2%
Median age	34.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Black or African American 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,337	97.4%
Two or more races	19	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.9%
Black or African American	2	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	47.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	30.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	17.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.4%	3.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 16.2%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$75k–$100k 28.3%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	16.2%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$75k–$100k	28.3%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$61,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,200
Median rent / month	$833
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	64.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.2%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	16.9%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	26.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	24.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	49.6%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.6%
Fuel oil	59.3%
Wood	8.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	231	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	63	14.8%
Male householder, no spouse	31	7.3%
Female householder, no spouse	102	23.9%
Households with children under 18	159	37.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	114	26.7%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.5%	27.8%
Married	50.7%	49.7%
Separated	2.7%	4.0%
Widowed	0.6%	13.0%
Divorced	1.5%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 19.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	3.4%
Elementary school	94	40.2%
High school	27	11.5%
College / grad school	105	44.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Transportation & utilities 15.9%

Public administration 10.3%

Other services 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Construction 7.9%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Retail trade 4.0%

Professional & management 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.0%
Government	33.2%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 30.4%

Under 18 years 55.4%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 30.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.4%
Retirement income	41.7%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.7%
Public insurance	54.7%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,218	89.6%
Spanish	10	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,358	99.9%
Born in same state	1,358	99.9%
Born in different state	1,244	91.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	138	10.2%
French	113	8.3%
Arab	65	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	1.5%
Irish	8	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13744

What city is ZIP code 13744 in?

ZIP code 13744 is primarily assigned to Castle Creek, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13744 in?

ZIP code 13744 falls within Broome County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13744?

30% of residents in ZIP code 13744 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 13744 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 13744 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 13744?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13744?

The median home value in ZIP code 13744 is $112,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 13744 in?

ZIP code 13744 observes the EST timezone.