The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 13838 sells for about $149,900, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $903 a month.
ZIP 13838 — Sidney
The housing market in 13838 is characterized by low inventory and stable, affordable pricing, reflecting a quiet rural market. Sales activity remains modest, with demand driven primarily by local residents and those seeking lower-cost housing options in the Southern Tier. Market conditions are expected to remain steady in the near term.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to larger metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 9.3% · poverty 19.9% — a mixed stability 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 4.0%/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 2.2%/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 13838, Delaware County NY
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 Sidney are generally low and consistent with rural upstate New York trends, with property crime being the primary concern compared to violent crime.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Sidney Central School District, which provides standard public education services for the local population.
The area faces moderate risks related to seasonal flooding near the Susquehanna River and winter weather impacts, typical for the Southern Tier region.
Economic momentum is modest, driven by local manufacturing and small-scale retail, with limited large-scale infrastructure development currently reported.
Property taxes are levied by Delaware County, the Town of Sidney, and the Sidney Central School District, with rates reflecting local school funding requirements and municipal services.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to employment hubs in nearby towns or larger regional centers via local state highways.
The area offers access to local parks, the Susquehanna River for fishing and boating, and basic shopping and dining options located along the Main Street corridor.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from local workers, with few large-scale multi-family developments.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing and regional service industries, with a focus on small-business stability.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with limited public transit options available for regional commuting.
Development activity is currently focused on small-scale residential renovations and local commercial maintenance.
The Delaware County Real Property Tax Service Agency oversees assessment standards and equalization rates for the county.
Parcels are subject to Sidney Central School District taxes and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk assessments common to rural New York.
New York is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
New York requires sellers to provide a property condition disclosure statement or pay a credit to the buyer at closing.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 13838 profile.
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.
Community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
Provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.