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Richfield Springs, NY
Village in Otsego County, New York. ZIP codes: 13439.
Population
1,104
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,097
ZIP codes
1
Richfield Springs and its ZIP codes
Richfield Springs at a glance
- Richfield Springs is about 2.6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,750 a year, 35% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,400 (69% below New York) and median rent is $756 a month.
Local data for Richfield Springs, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richfield Springs, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,750
Poverty rate
25.6%
Median home value
$132,400
Median rent
$756/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (391), German Americans (158), French Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otsego County. PPP loans are for Richfield Springs.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,539
22,645 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,383
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$418M
FY 2026, $7,137 per person
PPP loans
$2.85M
68 loans, 395 jobs reported
How people get to work
Richfield Springs, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richfield Springs, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
719
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
256
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / 14°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richfield Springs, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Richfield Springs
1 in or overlapping Richfield Springs. Population shown
Cities near Richfield Springs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Schuyler LakeCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Springfield CenterCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Fly CreekCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.6 |
| South IlionCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| West WinfieldVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| MohawkVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| CooperstownVillage | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| IlionVillage | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| East FrankfortCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| HerkimerVillage | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| Unadilla ForksCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5 |
| East HerkimerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Cherry ValleyVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Burlington FlatsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| FrankfortVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| BridgewaterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richfield Springs, NY in?
- Richfield Springs is in Otsego County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Richfield Springs, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Richfield Springs include 13439.
- What is the population of Richfield Springs, NY?
- About 1,104 people live in Richfield Springs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richfield Springs?
- Nearby places include Schuyler Lake (5.8 mi), Springfield Center (5.9 mi), Fly Creek (9.1 mi), South Ilion (10 mi), West Winfield (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023