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Delaware County
Sidney, NY
13838
13838 ZIP Code — Sidney, NY
Delaware County, New York
ZIP code 13838 is located in
Sidney ,
New York ,
within Delaware County .
It covers approximately 8.62 square miles and serves a population of
3,984 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 607 .
About ZIP code 13838
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $56,563. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 13838 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
3,984
Population density
462 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
8.62 sq mi
Water area
0.14 sq mi
Latitude
42.2927
Longitude
-75.3899
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
607
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.8%
49.0%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
29.8%
30.9%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
11.5%
17.3%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.8%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$56,563
Median household income
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 938 23.5% 18 and over 3,046 76.5% 65 and over 888 22.3% Median age 44.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.4%
Group Count % White 3,710 92.2% Two or more races 176 4.4% Black or African American 98 2.4% Hispanic or Latino 41 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.8%
49.0%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
29.8%
30.9%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
11.5%
17.3%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.8%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.2% $10k–$15k 8.1% $15k–$25k 11.6% $25k–$35k 6.7% $35k–$50k 10.3% $50k–$75k 21.4% $75k–$100k 13.9% $100k–$150k 13.8% $150k–$200k 5.0% $200k+ 0.9% Median income $56,563
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,600 Median rent / month $672 Owner occupied 65.2% Renter occupied 34.8% Vacant 24.9% Single-family detached 67.5% Large apartment buildings 4.6% Mobile homes 2.2% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.27
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.3% 2000–2009 1.3% 1990–1999 2.6% 1980–1989 7.7% 1970–1979 12.7% 1960–1969 6.7% 1950–1959 13.7% 1940–1949 12.6% 1939 or earlier 42.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.2% 1 bedroom 12.8% 2 bedrooms 19.6% 3 bedrooms 38.6% 4 bedrooms 18.5% 5+ bedrooms 10.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 17.2% 1 vehicle 37.0% 2 vehicles 29.1% 3 or more 16.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 8.6% Electricity 17.9% Propane / LP gas 19.1% Fuel oil 49.8% Wood 0.4% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 697 43.8% Cohabiting couple 106 6.7% Male householder, no spouse 321 20.2% Female householder, no spouse 466 29.3% Households with children under 18 354 22.3% Households with seniors (65+) 592 37.2% Average household size 2.47
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.4% 24.0% Married 43.8% 44.5% Separated 1.1% 3.7% Widowed 10.9% 12.0% Divorced 10.9% 15.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.5% Bachelor's or higher 19.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 0.7% Kindergarten 95 10.1% Elementary school 446 47.2% High school 222 23.5% College / grad school 175 18.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Professional & management
4.2%
Public administration
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.3% Service 23.2% Sales & office 21.5% Natural resources & construction 3.9% Production & transportation 20.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.9% Government 8.2% Self-employed 14.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.2% Carpool 17.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 6.7% Work from home 4.7% Other means 2.2% Avg commute (minutes) 21.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.9%
Female-led households
52.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.6% Retirement income 34.5% Supplemental Security 12.5% Cash public assistance 2.4% Food stamps / SNAP 16.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.1% High blood pressure 34.5% High cholesterol 34.8% Diabetes 11.1% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 28.4% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.6% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.3% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 27.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.0% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 16.0% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 12.3% No health insurance 12.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.9% Visited dentist 60.3% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 18.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 197 6.5%
Disability % Any disability 18.6% Under 18 14.6% 18–64 years 11.1% 65 and over 41.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.4% Public insurance 74.1% No insurance 1.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,730 93.6% Spanish 138 3.7% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 6 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,943 99.0% Born in same state 3,919 98.4% Born in different state 3,278 82.3% Foreign born 24 0.6% Naturalized citizen 41 1.0% Not a US citizen 41 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 831 20.9% French 801 20.1% English 445 11.2% Arab 94 2.4%
Ancestry Count % Polish 64 1.6% Irish 58 1.5% Norwegian 18 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.9% Internet access 84.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13838
What city is ZIP code 13838 in?
ZIP code 13838 is primarily assigned to Sidney, New York.
What county is ZIP code 13838 in?
ZIP code 13838 falls within Delaware County, New York.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13838?
22% of residents in ZIP code 13838 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 13838 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 13838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13838?
The median home value in ZIP code 13838 is $99,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 13838?
ZIP code 13838 has an estimated population of 3,984 residents, with a density of 462 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 13838 in?
ZIP code 13838 observes the EST timezone.
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