Auburn, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13021
Cayuga County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,506
- 127/sq mi High-density area
- $60,712
- Median income Below-median income area
- $180,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Auburn pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 127
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13021 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 13021 (Auburn, NY) rose +11.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 239.2 in 2023 to 266.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 13021 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, with 39,506 residents across 311.3 square miles, a density of 127 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13021 reports a modest median household income of $60,712 (34% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,050. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $180,700 (52% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $911; owner occupancy is 62.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cayuga County, so 13021 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 13021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,050
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13021 ranks nationally
Auburn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$60,712 30th percentile higher than 30% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,014housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 13021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13021
Auburn (13021)
39,506 residents
- 13166 5,610
Weedsport (13166)
5,610 residents
- 13140 4,488
Port Byron (13140)
4,488 residents
- 13060 2,806
Elbridge (13060)
2,806 residents
- 13160 2,027
Union Springs (13160)
2,027 residents
- 13034 1,989
Cayuga (13034)
1,989 residents
- 13024 1,733
Auburn (13024)
1,733 residents
- 13147 1,281
Scipio Center (13147)
1,281 residents
- 13153 399
Skaneateles Falls (13153)
399 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13021 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13153
Skaneateles Falls (13153)
$158,688 median income
- 13034
Cayuga (13034)
$104,154 median income
- 13160
Union Springs (13160)
$86,029 median income
- 13166
Weedsport (13166)
$78,108 median income
- 13147
Scipio Center (13147)
$74,934 median income
- 13060
Elbridge (13060)
$64,448 median income
- 13117 $63,250
Montezuma (13117)
$63,250 median income
- 13140 $61,977
Port Byron (13140)
$61,977 median income
- 13021 $60,712
Auburn (13021)
$60,712 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13021 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13021, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (39,506 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 13021 in?
ZIP code 13021 (Auburn) is located in Cayuga County, New York. Cayuga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cayuga-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13021?
ZIP code 13021 in Auburn, NY has a population of 39,506 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13021?
The median household income in ZIP 13021 is $60,712, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13021?
The median home value in ZIP 13021 is $180,700, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13021?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13021 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13021?
ZIP code 13021 has 937 business establishments employing approximately 13,638 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13021?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13021 are: Health care and social assistance (143), Retail trade (128), Construction (107). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13021?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13021 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13021?
In ZIP code 13021, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 13021?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13021 is 20.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13021?
In ZIP code 13021, approximately 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13021?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13021 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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