ZIP Code 13021
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Auburn · Cayuga County · New York
- Population
- 39,506
- Median income
- $60,712
- Median home value
- $180,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.3%
- Land area
- 311.3 sq mi
127/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.3
New York
ZIP code 13021 in Auburn, New York has a population of 39,506. The median household income is $60,712, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $180,700, 35% below the US average. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 13021 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 311.3 square miles in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York. The area is home to 39,506 residents, producing a population density of 127 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 13021 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13021 sits at $60,712 (34% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $38,050. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $180,700 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $911 per month, and 62.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13021 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cayuga County, so you can benchmark 13021 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 13021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13021.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
143 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
128 establishments
- Construction
Construction
107 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
95 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13021, Auburn, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
39,506
Population
311.3
Area (sq mi)
127
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13021?
44.3
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
2.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$60,712
Median Household Income
-34% vs state
$38,050
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
19,014
Total Housing Units
17,093
Occupied Units
1,921
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$180,700
Median Home Value
-52% vs state
$911
Median Rent
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.4%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 13021 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 178 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 200 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 225 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 239 |
| 2024 | +11.4% | 267 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 937 business establishments in ZIP 13021, employing approximately 13,638 people with a combined annual payroll of $679,658,000.
937
Businesses
13,638
Employees
$679.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 143 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 128 | 13.7% |
| Construction | 107 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 106 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 64 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 54 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 51 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 2.0% |
| Information | 17 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 13021 vs 13024 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13024 | Auburn, NY | 1,733 | 1.1 mi |
| 13034 | Cayuga, NY | 1,989 | 6.9 mi |
| 13166 | Weedsport, NY | 5,610 | 10.2 mi |
| 13147 | Scipio Center, NY | 1,281 | 10.3 mi |
| 13153 | Skaneateles Falls, NY | 399 | 7.3 mi |
| 13160 | Union Springs, NY | 2,027 | 8.1 mi |
| 13117 | Montezuma, NY | 188 | 9.6 mi |
| 13140 | Port Byron, NY | 4,488 | 10.7 mi |
| 13060 | Elbridge, NY | 2,806 | 9.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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