13746 ZIP Code — Chenango Forks, NY

Broome County, New York

ZIP code 13746 is located in Chenango Forks, New York, within Broome County. It covers approximately 33.54 square miles and serves a population of 2,142 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 13746

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 $122,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($57,426) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 13746 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,142

population

33.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13746 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13746

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13746. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chenango Forks	Acceptable
Chenango Forks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13744 Castle Creek (5.2 mi) 13833 Port Crane (5.8 mi) 13778 Greene (6 mi) 13862 Whitney Point (7.3 mi) 13901 Binghamton (8.1 mi) 13787 Harpursville (8.2 mi) 13841 Smithville Flats (9.5 mi) 13777 Glen Aubrey (9.5 mi) 13905 Binghamton (9.5 mi) 13904 Binghamton (9.8 mi) 13790 Johnson City (12.3 mi) 13797 Lisle (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,142
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	33.54 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	42.2710
Longitude	-75.8119
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	46.6%	47.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	30.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	17.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,142

Population

People per sq mi

56.9

Median age

$57,426

Median household income

$37,948

Per capita income

$122,300

Median home value

$747

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

962

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

116

45–54

119

55–59

134

60–64

112

199

65–74

165

177

75–84

147

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	322	15.0%
18 and over	1,820	85.0%
65 and over	725	33.8%
Median age	56.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 0.9%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,971	89.8%
Two or more races	124	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	53	2.4%
Other race	20	0.9%
Black or African American	13	0.6%
Asian	13	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	47.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	30.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	17.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$57,426

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,300
Median rent / month	$747
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	13.1%
Single-family detached	63.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	20.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	6.2%
Propane / LP gas	44.8%
Fuel oil	35.1%
Wood	9.8%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	530	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	43	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	237	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	152	15.8%
Households with children under 18	151	15.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	459	47.7%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	20.7%
Married	53.9%	64.6%
Separated	3.9%	2.1%
Widowed	5.4%	5.1%
Divorced	6.7%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	8.4%
Kindergarten	13	3.5%
Elementary school	150	40.9%
High school	105	28.6%
College / grad school	68	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.2%

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Construction 14.8%

Retail trade 10.5%

Other services 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Professional & management 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Public administration 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	7.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	17.4%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 51.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.0%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	246	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.9%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,069	96.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,107	98.4%
Born in same state	2,107	98.4%
Born in different state	1,702	79.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	35	1.6%
Not a US citizen	34	97.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	415	19.4%
Italian	355	16.6%
English	95	4.4%
Arab	45	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	20	0.9%
Dutch	19	0.9%
Irish	16	0.7%
Polish	11	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13746

What city is ZIP code 13746 in?

ZIP code 13746 is primarily assigned to Chenango Forks, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13746 in?

ZIP code 13746 falls within Broome County, New York.

Does ZIP code 13746 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 13746 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 13746 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 13746 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 13746 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 13746 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 13746 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 13746 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 13746 in?

ZIP code 13746 observes the EST timezone.