13489 ZIP Code — West Leyden, NY

Lewis County, New York

ZIP code 13489 is located in West Leyden, New York, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 31.19 square miles and serves a population of 533 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 13489

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 $155,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 13489 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

533

population

31.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13489 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13489

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13489. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Leyden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13325 Constableville (6.8 mi) 13471 Taberg (7.6 mi) 13303 Ava (8.7 mi) 13363 Lee Center (11 mi) 13309 Boonville (11.6 mi) 13316 Camden (12.4 mi) 13473 Turin (13.2 mi) 13486 Westernville (14.1 mi) 13483 Westdale (14.2 mi) 13437 Redfield (14.4 mi) 13368 Lyons Falls (15.6 mi) 13493 Williamstown (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	533
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	31.19 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	43.4806
Longitude	-75.5565
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	315

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	44.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	34.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.1%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

533

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$31,525

Per capita income

$155,700

Median home value

$765

Median monthly rent

91.5%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

253

Housing units

14.9%

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	94	17.6%
18 and over	439	82.4%
65 and over	94	17.6%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	524	96.7%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.7%
Two or more races	9	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	44.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	34.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.1%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,700
Median rent / month	$765
Owner occupied	91.5%
Renter occupied	8.5%
Vacant	25.9%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	6.3%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	24.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.1%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	18.0%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	16.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
Fuel oil	30.0%
Wood	45.5%
No fuel used	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	88	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	49	24.5%
Male householder, no spouse	36	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	27	13.5%
Households with children under 18	43	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	36.0%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.2%	29.5%
Married	46.7%	44.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	19.8%
Divorced	17.8%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 17.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.4%
Kindergarten	3	2.0%
Elementary school	51	34.7%
High school	37	25.2%
College / grad school	54	36.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.2%

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Public administration 8.9%

Professional & management 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Construction 4.1%

Retail trade 3.7%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.9%
Government	24.4%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.9%
Carpool	23.6%
Public transit	2.8%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	34.0%
Supplemental Security	21.5%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.9%
Public insurance	49.2%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	10.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	523	98.1%
Spanish	22	4.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	4.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	526	98.7%
Born in same state	519	97.4%
Born in different state	445	83.5%
Foreign born	7	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.3%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	104	19.5%
French	33	6.2%
German	23	4.3%
Irish	14	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	2.3%
English	8	1.5%
Polish	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13489

What city is ZIP code 13489 in?

ZIP code 13489 is primarily assigned to West Leyden, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13489 in?

ZIP code 13489 falls within Lewis County, New York.

Is ZIP code 13489 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 13489 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 13489?

15% 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 13489 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 13489 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13489?

The median home value in ZIP code 13489 is $155,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 13489 in?

ZIP code 13489 observes the EST timezone.