PlainZIP

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
$60,712
Median income
$180,700
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $38,050. Local economic indicators show a 15.2% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $180,700 (52% below the state average), median rent at $911 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. 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 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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 13021?

44.3

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

Owner 62.2%
Renter 37.8%

$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 13021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13021 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 13021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Cayuga County

13118 standard
Moravia, NY
Pop: 6,382
13166 standard
Weedsport, NY
Pop: 5,610
13140 standard
Port Byron, NY
Pop: 4,488
13033 standard
Cato, NY
Pop: 3,556
13092 standard
Locke, NY
Pop: 2,606
13160 standard
Union Springs, NY
Pop: 2,027

Related Areas

Cayuga County Auburn, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.