13863 ZIP Code — Willet, NY

Cortland County, New York

ZIP code 13863 is located in Willet, New York, within Cortland County. It covers approximately 12.33 square miles and serves a population of 473 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 13863

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,167. 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. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% 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 13863 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

473

population

12.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13863 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13863

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13863. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Willet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13841 Smithville Flats (4.5 mi) 13801 Mc Donough (7.3 mi) 13040 Cincinnatus (8.7 mi) 13862 Whitney Point (8.8 mi) 13803 Marathon (9.1 mi) 13797 Lisle (10.8 mi) 13778 Greene (11.2 mi) 13136 Pitcher (11.6 mi) 13746 Chenango Forks (13 mi) 13830 Oxford (13.4 mi) 13101 Mc Graw (13.5 mi) 13777 Glen Aubrey (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	473
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	12.33 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	42.4474
Longitude	-75.9020
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	57.0%	42.3%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	34.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	20.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

473

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$64,167

Median household income

$31,593

Per capita income

$99,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

13.1%

Unemployment

330

Housing units

13.8%

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	88	18.6%
18 and over	385	81.4%
65 and over	107	22.6%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Asian 3.4%

Two or more races 1.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	448	94.7%
Asian	16	3.4%
Two or more races	7	1.5%
Black or African American	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	42.3%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	34.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	20.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 14.4%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	14.4%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$64,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.0%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 34.8%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	40.7%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	29.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	19.9%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	25.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	4.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	45.7%
3 or more	13.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	2.4%
Propane / LP gas	34.6%
Fuel oil	44.7%
Wood	11.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	33	15.9%
Male householder, no spouse	55	26.4%
Female householder, no spouse	22	10.6%
Households with children under 18	51	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	82	39.4%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	25.9%
Married	45.8%	57.3%
Separated	7.5%	1.1%
Widowed	5.1%	7.0%
Divorced	6.1%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 19.5%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 7.9%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	9.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	54	61.4%
High school	16	18.2%
College / grad school	10	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.2%

Construction 20.7%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Retail trade 8.3%

Professional & management 7.8%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Public administration 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	10.9%
Natural resources & construction	28.0%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.2

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 76.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	17.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	455	96.2%
Spanish	3	0.7%
Other Indo-European	3	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	452	95.6%
Born in same state	452	95.6%
Born in different state	401	84.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	4.4%
Not a US citizen	2	9.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	76	16.1%
Arab	64	13.5%
Italian	51	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	1.7%
Dutch	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13863

What city is ZIP code 13863 in?

ZIP code 13863 is primarily assigned to Willet, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13863 in?

ZIP code 13863 falls within Cortland County, New York.

Is ZIP code 13863 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 13863 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 13863?

14% 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 13863 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 13863 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13863?

15% of residents in ZIP code 13863 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 13863 in?

ZIP code 13863 observes the EST timezone.