Herkimer County, NY ZIP Codes
New York (NY) · 17 ZIP codes · 17 cities
17
ZIP codes
59,937
population (2021)
-7.1%
pop change since 2010
36043
FIPS code
Herkimer County ZIP code map
About Herkimer County
Herkimer County is located in New York and contains 17 ZIP codes across 17 cities and communities.
The county's population was 59,937 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.1% from 64,519 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Herkimer County is 36043.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 59,937 |
| 2010 population | 64,519 |
| Change | -7.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| FIPS code | 36043 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Herkimer County
Cold Brook
Dolgeville
Eagle Bay
Frankfort
Herkimer
Ilion
Jordanville
Little Falls
Middleville
Mohawk
Newport
Old Forge
Poland
Salisbury Center
Thendara
Van Hornesville
West Winfield
ZIP codes for Herkimer County, NY (17)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13324 | Cold Brook | Herkimer | View map |
| 13329 | Dolgeville | Herkimer | View map |
| 13331 | Eagle Bay | Herkimer | View map |
| 13340 | Frankfort | Herkimer | View map |
| 13350 | Herkimer | Herkimer | View map |
| 13357 | Ilion | Herkimer | View map |
| 13361 | Jordanville | Herkimer | View map |
| 13365 | Little Falls | Herkimer | View map |
| 13406 | Middleville | Herkimer | View map |
| 13407 | Mohawk | Herkimer | View map |
| 13416 | Newport | Herkimer | View map |
| 13420 | Old Forge | Herkimer | View map |
| 13431 | Poland | Herkimer | View map |
| 13454 | Salisbury Center | Herkimer | View map |
| 13472 | Thendara | Herkimer | View map |
| 13475 | Van Hornesville | Herkimer | View map |
| 13491 | West Winfield | Herkimer | View map |
Demographics & statistics
55,445
Population
44.3
Median age
$67,219
Median household income
$34,113
Per capita income
$149,987
Median home value
$549
Median monthly rent
81.3%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
24,188
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,282
Under 5
1,318
1,547
5–9
1,591
1,739
10–14
1,789
1,676
15–19
1,725
1,695
20–24
1,744
2,920
25–34
3,004
3,000
35–44
3,086
3,510
45–54
3,611
2,006
55–59
2,064
2,111
60–64
2,172
3,399
65–74
3,497
1,687
75–84
1,735
758
85+
779
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,352 | 16.8% |
| 18 and over | 44,093 | 83.2% |
| 65 and over | 11,855 | 25.6% |
| Median age | 44.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.9%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Black or African American
1.1%
Other race
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,754 | 90.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,359 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,471 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 624 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 292 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 288 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 46 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
17.4%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $67,219 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.5%
$50k–$100k
25.9%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k–$300k
15.7%
$300k–$500k
9.3%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,987 |
| Median rent / month | $549 |
| Owner occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter occupied | 18.7% |
| Vacant | 27.4% |
| Single-family detached | 76.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 9.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% |
| 3 or more | 19.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.7% |
| Electricity | 7.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.5% |
| Fuel oil | 32.0% |
| Wood | 13.2% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,190 | 54.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,790 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,876 | 14.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,802 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,453 | 20.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,463 | 40.9% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.3% | 21.1% |
| Married | 59.6% | 53.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
34.5%
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Associate's degree
17.2%
Bachelor's degree
11.9%
Graduate / professional
12.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 602 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 616 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 5,149 | 33.3% |
| High school | 2,639 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,454 | 27.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.4%
Retail trade
13.6%
Construction
11.1%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Professional & management
7.0%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Public administration
4.1%
Other services
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.8% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.6% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.6% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.6% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.6 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
16.9%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
12.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.6% |
| Retirement income | 32.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 60.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,467 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.7% |
| Under 18 | 8.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 30.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.6% |
| Public insurance | 44.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 52,845 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 855 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 160 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 519 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 164 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 53,922 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 53,569 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 47,447 | 84.5% |
| Foreign born | 353 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,523 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 904 | 45.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 10,177 | 18.4% |
| French | 6,910 | 12.5% |
| Arab | 3,492 | 6.3% |
| English | 1,270 | 2.3% |
| German | 854 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 293 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 256 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 106 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 100 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 90.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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