13856 ZIP Code — Walton, NY

Delaware County, New York

ZIP code 13856 is located in Walton, New York, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 179.70 square miles and serves a population of 6,063 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 13856

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 $139,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $46,840. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 44% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 13856 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,063

population

179.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13856 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13856

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13856. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walton	Acceptable
Walton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13839 Sidney Center (6.9 mi) 13804 Masonville (10.1 mi) 13755 Downsville (10.3 mi) 13756 East Branch (10.4 mi) 13782 Hamden (11 mi) 13849 Unadilla (11.8 mi) 13783 Hancock (12.6 mi) 13775 Franklin (13.4 mi) 13838 Sidney (13.9 mi) 13754 Deposit (14.4 mi) 13859 Wells Bridge (15.2 mi) 13846 Treadwell (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,063
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	179.70 sq mi
Water area	7.12 sq mi
Latitude	42.1549
Longitude	-75.1926
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	607

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	49.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	30.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	17.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

6,063

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$46,840

Median household income

$29,292

Per capita income

$139,200

Median home value

$747

Median monthly rent

68.3%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

2,832

Housing units

22.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

147

Under 5

151

145

5–9

148

178

10–14

182

115

15–19

118

168

20–24

172

247

25–34

254

439

35–44

450

404

45–54

415

271

55–59

279

213

60–64

219

365

65–74

375

236

75–84

242

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,159	19.1%
18 and over	4,904	80.9%
65 and over	1,348	22.2%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.1%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Black or African American 1.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,721	92.1%
Two or more races	234	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	146	2.4%
Black or African American	93	1.5%
Asian	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	49.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	30.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	17.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 10.5%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	10.5%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$46,840

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,200
Median rent / month	$747
Owner occupied	68.3%
Renter occupied	31.7%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	46.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	36.6%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	41.6%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	14.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.2%
Electricity	8.9%
Propane / LP gas	7.9%
Fuel oil	28.0%
Wood	9.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,240	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	188	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	637	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	720	25.9%
Households with children under 18	920	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,039	37.3%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	16.6%
Married	49.3%	54.8%
Separated	5.0%	5.5%
Widowed	3.8%	12.5%
Divorced	8.1%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	2.7%
Kindergarten	38	3.5%
Elementary school	521	48.1%
High school	290	26.8%
College / grad school	206	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Retail trade 18.2%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Professional & management 11.0%

Other services 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Construction 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Public administration 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.1%
Government	23.8%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.1%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.4%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 24.8%

18 and over 21.4%

Married-couple families 16.5%

Female-led households 25.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	284	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	10.6%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	47.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.7%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	12.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,765	95.1%
Spanish	55	1.0%
Other Indo-European	38	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,884	97.0%
Born in same state	5,813	95.9%
Born in different state	4,999	82.5%
Foreign born	71	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	179	3.0%
Not a US citizen	162	90.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,213	20%
French	1,076	17.7%
English	353	5.8%
Arab	202	3.3%
Irish	189	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	158	2.6%
Dutch	42	0.7%
Norwegian	19	0.3%
Polish	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13856

What city is ZIP code 13856 in?

ZIP code 13856 is primarily assigned to Walton, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13856 in?

ZIP code 13856 falls within Delaware County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13856?

22% of residents in ZIP code 13856 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 13856 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 13856 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13856?

The median home value in ZIP code 13856 is $139,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 13856?

The median household income in ZIP code 13856 is $46,840, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 13856 in?

ZIP code 13856 observes the EST timezone.