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Binghamton, NY
City in Broome County, New York. ZIP codes: 13905.
Population
47,151
Land area
10.5sq mi
People per sq mi
4,499
ZIP codes
1
Binghamton and its ZIP codes
Binghamton at a glance
- Binghamton is about 11 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 19th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $45,578, 47% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,800 (71% below New York) and median rent is $870 a month.
Local data for Binghamton, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Binghamton, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,578
Poverty rate
32.6%
Median home value
$124,800
Median rent
$870/mo
Homeownership
44.0%
Bachelor's or higher
30.7%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (7,108), Italian Americans (6,386), German Americans (4,958).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Broome County. PPP loans are for Binghamton.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,783
83,845 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,337
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.37B
FY 2026, $6,882 per person
How people get to work
Binghamton, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.7%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit7.6%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Binghamton, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,147
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,233
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 16°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Binghamton, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Binghamton
1 in or overlapping Binghamton. Population shown
Cities near Binghamton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port DickinsonVillage | 2.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Johnson CityVillage | 3.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Binghamton UniversityCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Chenango BridgeCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.4 |
| EndwellCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.7 |
| EndicottVillage | 8 mi | 3.2 |
| Laurel Lake, PACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Crest View HeightsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Tioga TerraceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Glen AubreyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Great Bend, PABorough | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Hallstead, PABorough | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| ApalachinCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| WindsorVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Little Meadows, PABorough | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Friendsville, PABorough | 14 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Binghamton, NY in?
- Binghamton is in Broome County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Binghamton, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Binghamton include 13905.
- What is the population of Binghamton, NY?
- About 47,151 people live in Binghamton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Binghamton?
- Nearby places include Port Dickinson (2.3 mi), Johnson City (3.3 mi), Binghamton University (3.5 mi), Chenango Bridge (5.4 mi), Endwell (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023