13459 ZIP Code — Sharon Springs, NY

Schoharie County, New York

ZIP code 13459 is located in Sharon Springs, New York, within Schoharie County. It covers approximately 50.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,048 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 13459

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $63,421. 42% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,048
population
50.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
13459 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 13459

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13459. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Sharon Springs Acceptable
Sharon Springs Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
12031 Carlisle (4.7 mi) 12043 Cobleskill (5.4 mi) 13317 Canajoharie (5.7 mi) 12166 Sprakers (6.8 mi) 13320 Cherry Valley (9.3 mi) 12035 Central Bridge (9.6 mi) 13428 Palatine Bridge (10 mi) 12160 Sloansville (10.1 mi) 12149 Richmondville (10.6 mi) 12092 Howes Cave (10.7 mi) 13488 Westford (11 mi) 13339 Fort Plain (11.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,048
Population density 41 / sq mi
State FIPS 36
County FIPS 095
Geography
Land area 50.44 sq mi
Water area 0.15 sq mi
Latitude 42.7757
Longitude -74.5649
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 518/838
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.3% 44.9% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 34.6% 31.1% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 23.9% 19.4% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.2% 4.6% 11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,048
Population
41
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$63,421
Median household income
$28,546
Per capita income
$156,400
Median home value
$1,050
Median monthly rent
74.1%
Home ownership
17.0%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
772
Housing units
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
52
Under 5
56
61
5–9
66
83
10–14
89
59
15–19
63
72
20–24
78
90
25–34
98
114
35–44
124
125
45–54
136
72
55–59
77
53
60–64
57
108
65–74
116
76
75–84
83
19
85+
21
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1846022.5%
18 and over1,58877.5%
65 and over42320.7%
Median age41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%
Two or more races 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
Black or African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,93392.6%
Two or more races733.5%
Hispanic or Latino391.9%
Asian170.8%
Black or African American100.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native100.5%
Other race50.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.3% 44.9% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 34.6% 31.1% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 23.9% 19.4% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.2% 4.6% 11.5%
Under $10k 5.6%
$10k–$15k 4.8%
$15k–$25k 9.3%
$25k–$35k 8.8%
$35k–$50k 11.9%
$50k–$75k 18.6%
$75k–$100k 16.5%
$100k–$150k 18.7%
$150k–$200k 1.3%
$200k+ 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.6%
$10k–$15k4.8%
$15k–$25k9.3%
$25k–$35k8.8%
$35k–$50k11.9%
$50k–$75k18.6%
$75k–$100k16.5%
$100k–$150k18.7%
$150k–$200k1.3%
$200k+4.5%
Median income$63,421

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%
$50k–$100k 21.0%
$100k–$150k 18.2%
$150k–$200k 18.7%
$200k–$300k 20.3%
$300k–$500k 8.9%
$500k–$1M 3.9%
$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$156,400
Median rent / month$1,050
Owner occupied74.1%
Renter occupied25.9%
Vacant18.9%
Single-family detached75.8%
Large apartment buildings1.3%
Mobile homes8.3%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.54

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.3%
2000–20099.9%
1990–199911.0%
1980–19895.3%
1970–19799.7%
1960–19696.9%
1950–19595.7%
1940–19494.4%
1939 or earlier44.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom9.2%
2 bedrooms24.6%
3 bedrooms42.1%
4 bedrooms17.8%
5+ bedrooms6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.9%
1 vehicle29.5%
2 vehicles38.4%
3 or more25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.0%
Electricity10.9%
Propane / LP gas21.7%
Fuel oil43.2%
Wood19.2%
Solar0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family40451.0%
Cohabiting couple8610.9%
Male householder, no spouse12215.4%
Female householder, no spouse18022.7%
Households with children under 1822928.9%
Households with seniors (65+)28636.1%
Average household size2.56

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.1%22.2%
Married53.4%52.0%
Separated0.4%2.3%
Widowed1.0%10.3%
Divorced7.2%13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%
Some HS, no diploma 6.2%
HS graduate 35.9%
Some college, no degree 23.2%
Associate's degree 9.2%
Bachelor's degree 16.2%
Graduate / professional 5.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.9%
Bachelor's or higher21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool81.9%
Kindergarten276.4%
Elementary school25861.4%
High school6114.5%
College / grad school6615.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%
Construction 12.3%
Retail trade 11.6%
Transportation & utilities 11.3%
Manufacturing 10.5%
Other services 8.6%
Agriculture & mining 6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%
Professional & management 4.3%
Public administration 3.9%
Finance & real estate 3.3%
Information 1.9%
Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.6%
Service17.0%
Sales & office17.5%
Natural resources & construction18.5%
Production & transportation17.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.7%
Government19.4%
Self-employed7.5%
Unpaid family workers1.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.8%
Carpool9.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.2%
Work from home6.2%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)31.8

Poverty

All people 17.0%
Under 18 years 22.5%
18 and over 15.4%
Married-couple families 8.2%
Female-led households 20.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.7%
Retirement income24.1%
Supplemental Security5.9%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP12.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.3%
High blood pressure32.3%
High cholesterol32.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis26.1%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.5%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.6%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.1%
Depression21.2%
Fair or poor health12.8%
Poor mental health14.3%
Poor physical health10.3%
No health insurance10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.3%
Visited dentist64.6%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss14.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1026.4%
Disability%
Any disability14.2%
Under 182.8%
18–64 years10.0%
65 and over38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance61.5%
Public insurance48.9%
No insurance9.7%
Uninsured under 1911.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,94094.7%
Spanish160.8%
Other Indo-European40.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander100.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,01598.4%
Born in same state2,01598.4%
Born in different state1,62579.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen331.6%
Not a US citizen2575.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian32515.9%
French25412.4%
English1165.7%
Arab542.6%
AncestryCount%
German241.2%
Polish211%
Irish90.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.7%
Internet access87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13459

What city is ZIP code 13459 in?

ZIP code 13459 is primarily assigned to Sharon Springs, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13459 in?

ZIP code 13459 falls within Schoharie County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13459?

17% of residents in ZIP code 13459 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 13459 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 13459 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13459?

The median home value in ZIP code 13459 is $156,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 13459?

ZIP code 13459 has an estimated population of 2,048 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 13459 in?

ZIP code 13459 observes the EST timezone.

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