Cortland County, NY ZIP Codes
New York (NY) · 12 ZIP codes · 12 cities
12
ZIP codes
46,311
population (2021)
-6.1%
pop change since 2010
36023
FIPS code
Cortland County ZIP code map
About Cortland County
Cortland County is located in New York and contains 12 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 46,311 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.1% from 49,336 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Cortland County is 36023.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 46,311 |
| 2010 population | 49,336 |
| Change | -6.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| FIPS code | 36023 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Cortland County
Blodgett Mills
Cincinnatus
Cortland
East Homer
Harford
Homer
Little York
Marathon
Mc Graw
Preble
Truxton
Willet
ZIP codes for Cortland County, NY (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13040 | Cincinnatus | Cortland | View map |
| 13045 | Cortland | Cortland | View map |
| 13056 | East Homer | Cortland | View map |
| 13077 | Homer | Cortland | View map |
| 13087 | Little York | Cortland | View map |
| 13101 | Mc Graw | Cortland | View map |
| 13141 | Preble | Cortland | View map |
| 13158 | Truxton | Cortland | View map |
| 13738 | Blodgett Mills | Cortland | View map |
| 13784 | Harford | Cortland | View map |
| 13803 | Marathon | Cortland | View map |
| 13863 | Willet | Cortland | View map |
Demographics & statistics
47,074
Population
36.5
Median age
$64,487
Median household income
$31,373
Per capita income
$131,222
Median home value
$794
Median monthly rent
77.3%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
14,942
Housing units
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,162
Under 5
1,114
1,353
5–9
1,297
1,217
10–14
1,166
2,374
15–19
2,274
2,794
20–24
2,677
2,652
25–34
2,540
2,476
35–44
2,372
2,681
45–54
2,569
1,689
55–59
1,618
1,712
60–64
1,640
2,329
65–74
2,231
1,172
75–84
1,123
430
85+
412
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,015 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 38,059 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 7,697 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.9%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Black or African American
2.1%
Asian
1.3%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,117 | 88.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,656 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,446 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 1,008 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 643 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 608 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
20.5%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $64,487 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.8%
$50k–$100k
20.6%
$100k–$150k
27.1%
$150k–$200k
18.3%
$200k–$300k
14.3%
$300k–$500k
5.8%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,222 |
| Median rent / month | $794 |
| Owner occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter occupied | 22.7% |
| Vacant | 17.5% |
| Single-family detached | 72.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 14.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% |
| 3 or more | 19.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.4% |
| Electricity | 9.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.9% |
| Fuel oil | 29.7% |
| Wood | 12.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,455 | 50.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,957 | 11.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,425 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,809 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,316 | 30.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,571 | 33.5% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.7% | 25.8% |
| Married | 54.7% | 51.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.5%
HS graduate
37.4%
Some college, no degree
17.3%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
9.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 472 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 612 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,665 | 45.6% |
| High school | 2,135 | 20.7% |
| College / grad school | 6,182 | 19.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Retail trade
12.1%
Manufacturing
11.9%
Construction
10.6%
Professional & management
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Public administration
4.6%
Other services
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.1% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 15.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.2% |
| Production & transportation | 17.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.6% |
| Government | 20.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.5% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
10.2%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
23.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.2% |
| Retirement income | 28.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,519 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.6% |
| 65 and over | 32.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.5% |
| Public insurance | 42.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,798 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 616 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 44 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 438 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 86 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,910 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 45,584 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 40,014 | 86.6% |
| Foreign born | 326 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,164 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 867 | 59.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,625 | 16.2% |
| French | 7,538 | 16% |
| Arab | 4,104 | 8.7% |
| English | 836 | 1.8% |
| German | 433 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 145 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 135 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 112 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 66 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 90.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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