The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 13338 sells for about $269,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $640 a month.
ZIP 13338 — Forestport
The Forestport housing market remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation driven by demand for rural, recreational properties. Sales volume is constrained by the limited housing stock, and the market is primarily influenced by regional economic conditions in the Utica-Rome area.
This ZIP is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, as it offers limited immediate employment but high access to nature.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.2 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 0.6% · poverty 10.0% — 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 7.1%/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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 13338, Oneida 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 Forestport are generally low and consistent with rural upstate New York trends, significantly lower than regional urban centers like Utica.
Schools serving the area are part of the Adirondack Central School District, which provides a rural educational environment with moderate performance metrics.
The area faces moderate risks from winter weather and seasonal flooding near water bodies, with standard insurance requirements for rural properties.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, outdoor recreation, and small-scale local services, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are levied by Oneida County and the local school district, with rates reflecting the rural tax base and lack of significant commercial tax-base offsets.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling toward Utica or Rome for employment, typically involving 30-45 minute drives.
The area is a hub for outdoor recreation, featuring extensive access to the Adirondack Park, local lakes for boating, and numerous snowmobile and hiking trails.
The rental market is limited, with a mix of long-term residential leases and seasonal vacation rentals driven by the area's proximity to Adirondack attractions.
The local economy is primarily supported by tourism, forestry, and small-business services, with most major employment located in the nearby Utica-Rome metro area.
Public transit is non-existent; the area relies entirely on personal vehicle travel via state routes.
Development is largely restricted by Adirondack Park Agency regulations, limiting large-scale commercial or residential expansion.
Parcels are subject to Adirondack Central School District taxes and standard county-level assessments.
Insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and proximity to forested areas, which may increase wildfire risk assessments.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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.
- Enchanted Forest Water Safari4.517.8 mi
- Calypso's Cove Family Fun Park3.817.5 mi
- Boonville Fair Association4.413 mi
- Boonville Black River Canal4.712.2 mi
- View Arts Center4.717.7 mi
- Boonville Black River Canal4.712.2 mi
- Kurt Gardner Photography Gallery517.1 mi
- Black River Wild Forest4.74.9 mi
- Woodgate Pines Golf Club4.710.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Massive protected wilderness area offering year-round outdoor activities.
Local water body used for fishing and recreational boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.