13844 ZIP Code — South Plymouth, NY

Chenango County, New York

ZIP code 13844 is located in South Plymouth, New York, within Chenango County. It covers approximately 28.33 square miles and serves a population of 638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 13844

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,679. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 13844 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

638

population

28.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13844 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13844

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Plymouth	Acceptable
South Plymouth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13832 Plymouth (4.1 mi) 13464 Smyrna (4.9 mi) 13155 South Otselic (6.2 mi) 13815 Norwich (6.3 mi) 13136 Pitcher (9.1 mi) 13801 Mc Donough (9.1 mi) 13124 North Pitcher (9.2 mi) 13830 Oxford (10.8 mi) 13332 Earlville (11.8 mi) 13072 Georgetown (12.2 mi) 13460 Sherburne (12.3 mi) 13052 De Ruyter (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	638
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	28.33 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	42.6008
Longitude	-75.6616
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	43.2%	47.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	15.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

638

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$62,679

Median household income

$25,739

Per capita income

$112,500

Median home value

$957

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

251

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	155	24.3%
18 and over	483	75.7%
65 and over	114	17.9%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	630	97.8%
Two or more races	8	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	47.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	15.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 14.0%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.0%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$62,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.2%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,500
Median rent / month	$957
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	65.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	18.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	37.0%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	4.3%
Propane / LP gas	23.0%
Fuel oil	45.1%
Wood	17.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	116	49.4%
Cohabiting couple	53	22.6%
Male householder, no spouse	16	6.8%
Female householder, no spouse	50	21.3%
Households with children under 18	68	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	35.7%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	23.7%
Married	56.7%	43.4%
Separated	2.7%	12.2%
Widowed	0.0%	7.2%
Divorced	11.6%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 51.6%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	25	27.2%
Elementary school	42	45.7%
High school	12	13.0%
College / grad school	13	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Retail trade 12.4%

Construction 10.9%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Other services 8.1%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Public administration 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Professional & management 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	31.0%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	8.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.8%
Carpool	18.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.2%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 28.6%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 30.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	7.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	54.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.2%
Public insurance	62.2%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	574	90.0%
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)	638	100.0%
Born in same state	638	100.0%
Born in different state	573	89.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	135	21.2%
French	108	16.9%
Italian	38	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.8%
Irish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13844

What city is ZIP code 13844 in?

ZIP code 13844 is primarily assigned to South Plymouth, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13844 in?

ZIP code 13844 falls within Chenango County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 13844?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 13844 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 13844 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13844?

20% of residents in ZIP code 13844 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 13844 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 13844 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 13844 in?

ZIP code 13844 observes the EST timezone.