The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 13339 sells for about $149,900, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $867 a month.
ZIP 13339 — Fort Plain
The housing market in 13339 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by low inventory and consistent demand for affordable rural housing. Market activity is largely local, with limited speculative investment and a reliance on regional employment centers for economic support.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to regional transit corridors, rather than investors seeking high-growth appreciation.
Median prices moved up 3.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.6% · poverty 15.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 13339, New York
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Fort Plain area remain low relative to national averages, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural setting.
Schools serving the area are part of the Fort Plain Central School District, which generally maintains modest performance ratings consistent with rural upstate New York districts.
The area faces moderate flood risks due to its proximity to the Mohawk River and Erie Canal, necessitating flood insurance for many properties in low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is stable but slow, with the local economy anchored by small-scale manufacturing, agriculture, and regional services along the I-90 corridor.
Property taxes are levied by a combination of town, county, and school district jurisdictions, with rates reflecting the high-tax environment typical of New York State.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents utilizing NY-5S and the New York State Thruway (I-90) to reach employment hubs in Amsterdam or Utica.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to the Erie Canal trail system, local parks, and proximity to the Adirondack foothills for hiking and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited new multi-family development in the pipeline.
The economy is driven by a mix of small-scale manufacturing, local government, and agricultural operations, with many residents commuting to larger nearby cities.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with NY-5S and I-90 serving as the primary arteries for regional connectivity.
Development is largely limited to small-scale residential renovations and minor commercial improvements within the village core.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, town/county taxes, and potential special district levies for fire protection and water/sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's flood zone designations and the general risk profile of rural New York.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A major regional trail system providing walking and biking access along the historic canal.
Features preserved 19th-century architecture and local heritage sites.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.