Housing data for Binghamton University, NY
Binghamton University, NY has an estimated 7,449 residents and 0 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Broome County.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+21.5%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 7,449 (±193)
- Housing units
- 0 (±19)
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +21.5%
What stands out in Binghamton University
Working from home: 32.9% (±9.3 points) in Binghamton University, higher than in Broome County (9.6%).
Average commute: 12.2 minutes (±1.9) in Binghamton University, lower than in Broome County (19.6 minutes).
Housing in Binghamton University at a glance
- Commute and cars: 12.2 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +21.5% residents since 2015–2019
Binghamton University against Broome County, its state and the nation
| Binghamton University | Broome County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 7,449 (±193) | 197,378 (exact) | 19,852,366 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 0 (±19) | 93,164 (±135) | 8,585,241 (±652) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | — | 35.5% (±1.2 points) | 45.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | — | $941 (±$22) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | — | $62,616 (±$1,920) | $85,974 (±$402) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | — | $154,900 (±$3,077) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | — | $3,902 (±$112) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | — | 78.5% (±2.2 points) | 73.9% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 12.2 minutes (±1.9) | 19.6 minutes (±0.6) | 32.6 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | — | 89.8% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 19.5 years (±0.1) | 39.2 years (±0.3) | 39.8 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Binghamton University covers 0.8 square miles of land, about 9,612 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Binghamton University has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 6,130 (±562) | 7,449 (±193) | +21.5% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 8 (±12) | 0 (±19) | −100.0% | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Broome County
Binghamton University has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Broome County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Broome County recorded 225 violent and 1,844 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Binghamton University
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13902 | 100% | 7,449 | — | — | — |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Binghamton University
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Johnson City | 2.5 mi | $1,031 | $117,100 | 47.7% |
| Binghamton | 3.1 mi | $870 | $124,800 | 56.0% |
| Endwell | 3.7 mi | $919 | $173,300 | 24.9% |
| Town of Dickinson (Broome County) | 4.1 mi | $941 | $147,400 | 24.4% |
| Town of Union | 4.1 mi | $936 | $149,900 | 41.1% |
| Village of Endicott | 4.9 mi | $853 | $121,800 | 60.6% |
| Town of Binghamton | 4.9 mi | $1,632 | $222,300 | 7.0% |
| Village of Port Dickinson | 5.0 mi | $898 | $142,800 | 41.8% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for Binghamton University, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $849 | $954 | $1,219 | $1,535 | $1,769 |
HUD income limits for Binghamton University, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,900 | $31,500 | $50,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $36,000 | $57,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,500 | $64,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,150 | $83,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,750 | $89,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,350 | $94,950 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Binghamton, NY MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $88,600.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Binghamton University is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Vestal, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Binghamton University
How long is the average commute in Binghamton University?
Workers who live in Binghamton University, NY take an average of 12.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Binghamton University growing?
Binghamton University, NY had an estimated 7,449 residents in 2020–2024 and 6,130 in 2015–2019, a change of +21.5%: a measurable increase by the Census Bureau’s test.
Is Binghamton University growing?
In Binghamton University, the number of residents went from 6,130 in 2015–2019 to 7,449 in 2020–2024 (+21.5%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Binghamton University?
The ZIP code that covers Binghamton University is 13902.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Binghamton University CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Binghamton University CDP, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Binghamton University CDP, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Binghamton University CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Binghamton University CDP, New York
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Binghamton University CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Binghamton University CDP, New York
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Binghamton, NY MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Binghamton, NY MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Binghamton University CDP, New York (place:06644, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .