13491 ZIP Code — West Winfield, NY

Herkimer County, New York

ZIP code 13491 is located in West Winfield, New York, within Herkimer County. It covers approximately 75.14 square miles and serves a population of 3,853 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 13491

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 $138,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,000. 39% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 13491 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,853

population

75.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13491 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13491

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13491. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Winfield	Acceptable
West Winfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13318 Cassville (5.6 mi) 13322 Clayville (7 mi) 13357 Ilion (8.6 mi) 13480 Waterville (9 mi) 13314 Brookfield (9 mi) 13485 West Edmeston (9 mi) 13439 Richfield Springs (9.9 mi) 13315 Burlington Flats (10 mi) 13456 Sauquoit (10.1 mi) 13335 Edmeston (11.2 mi) 13482 West Burlington (11.5 mi) 13319 Chadwicks (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,853
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	75.14 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	42.8659
Longitude	-75.1789
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	45.0%	44.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	20.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,853

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$72,000

Median household income

$33,125

Per capita income

$138,500

Median home value

$748

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,300

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

109

Under 5

119

5–9

102

103

10–14

112

180

15–19

196

151

20–24

164

223

25–34

241

207

35–44

224

225

45–54

243

133

55–59

144

121

60–64

132

198

65–74

215

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	863	22.4%
18 and over	2,990	77.6%
65 and over	630	16.4%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,654	91.7%
Two or more races	174	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	132	3.3%
Asian	14	0.4%
Other race	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	44.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	20.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$72,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,500
Median rent / month	$748
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	16.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	37.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	12.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	15.4%
Fuel oil	56.5%
Wood	11.7%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	744	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	118	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	155	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	319	23.9%
Households with children under 18	385	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	456	34.1%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.5%	31.7%
Married	49.8%	46.8%
Separated	3.5%	3.1%
Widowed	2.1%	8.6%
Divorced	5.1%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	2.2%
Kindergarten	59	6.6%
Elementary school	324	36.2%
High school	240	26.8%
College / grad school	252	28.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Construction 14.8%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Retail trade 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Professional & management 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Other services 5.3%

Public administration 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.4%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 15.7%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	263	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	12.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,625	94.1%
Spanish	175	4.8%
Other Indo-European	63	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	108	3.0%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,723	96.6%
Born in same state	3,685	95.6%
Born in different state	3,221	83.6%
Foreign born	38	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	130	3.4%
Not a US citizen	33	25.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	670	17.4%
French	560	14.5%
Arab	367	9.5%
Irish	108	2.8%
English	100	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	35	0.9%
Norwegian	15	0.4%
Polish	12	0.3%
Dutch	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13491

What city is ZIP code 13491 in?

ZIP code 13491 is primarily assigned to West Winfield, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13491 in?

ZIP code 13491 falls within Herkimer County, New York.

Is ZIP code 13491 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 13491 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 13491 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 13491 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13491?

The median home value in ZIP code 13491 is $138,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 13491?

ZIP code 13491 has an estimated population of 3,853 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 13491 in?

ZIP code 13491 observes the EST timezone.