The 13420 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Old Forge, NY (Herkimer County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 864. Approximately 2% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $55,813. The median age in 13420 is estimated to at 59.8 years, and about 45.9% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this New York region, approximately 96.0% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $36,485.
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In ZIP Code 13420, 96.0% of the population graduated high school, while 32.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.9% in this Herkimer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.3% |
| Associate's degree | 2.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 17.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 13420 are older than average. The median age of 59.8 years in ZIP Code 13420 is approximately 56.96% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 93.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 45.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 27.5% of the population in 13420 falls in the age group 55 to 59 years, while an estimated 20.9% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 13420 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 1.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 3.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 27.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 20.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 20.9% |
| 85 years and over | 0.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 13420 is $55,813, while the region's mean household income is $68,091. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,485. The per capita income in ZIP Code 13420 of $36,485 is approximately 7.22% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 2.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 76.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.5% of the population in 13420 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 27.8% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 13420 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 28.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 27.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 13420, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 2.9% of 13420 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 13420 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.7%), followed by Black or African American (4.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 13420, 97.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Herkimer County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.1% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 13420, an estimated 24.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.1% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Herkimer County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 24.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 13420 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 39.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 13420 is high blood pressure, as approximately 38.0% of adults 18 and older in this Herkimer County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 38.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.0% |
| Current asthma | 11.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.7% |
| High cholesterol | 39.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 13420 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 89.1% of those 18 and above in 13420 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 13420 include sleeping less than 7 hours (34.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (34.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 80.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 66.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| Current smoking | 18.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.4% |
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 13420 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.37 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 6.07% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 33.69% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 13420 | 11.74¢/kWh | 5.99¢/kWh | 4.79¢/kWh |
| New York | 24.23¢/kWh | 18.58¢/kWh | 7.26¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 13420 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.93 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.82 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.39 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.3 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.51 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.3 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.34 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.18 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.42 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.94 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.29 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 13420, 40.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.2 minutes. Approximately 25.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 13420 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 16.9% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 13420 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 16.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.9% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 11.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 25.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.2% |
| Public administration | 1.2% |