ZIP Code 13036
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Central Square · Oswego County · New York
- Population
- 8,680
- Median income
- $83,648
- Median home value
- $201,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.7%
- Land area
- 126.3 sq mi
69/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
New York
ZIP code 13036 in Central Square, New York has a population of 8,680. The median household income is $83,648, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $201,500, 28% below the US average. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 13036 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 126.3 square miles in Central Square, Oswego County, New York. The area is home to 8,680 residents, producing a population density of 69 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 13036 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13036 sits at $83,648 (10% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $45,622. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $201,500 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $927 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13036 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oswego County, so you can benchmark 13036 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 13036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13036.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 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 13036, Central Square, 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
8,680
Population
126.3
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13036?
44.0
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
2.1%
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?
$83,648
Median Household Income
-10% vs state
$45,622
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 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?
3,924
Total Housing Units
3,607
Occupied Units
317
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$201,500
Median Home Value
-47% vs state
$927
Median Rent
1982
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
+12.2%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 13036 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 180 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 197 |
| 2022 | +3.0% | 203 |
| 2023 | +17.4% | 239 |
| 2024 | +12.2% | 268 |
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 197 business establishments in ZIP 13036, employing approximately 1,577 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,134,000.
197
Businesses
1,577
Employees
$65.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 41 | 20.8% |
| Construction | 33 | 16.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.0% |
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 13036 vs 13076 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13076 | Hastings, NY | 2,393 | 2.5 mi |
| 13103 | Mallory, NY | 326 | 3.3 mi |
| 13167 | West Monroe, NY | 3,342 | 5.7 mi |
| 13029 | Brewerton, NY | 7,109 | 7.0 mi |
| 13132 | Pennellville, NY | 4,244 | 5.3 mi |
| 13041 | Clay, NY | 10,705 | 9.3 mi |
| 13131 | Parish, NY | 3,895 | 7.9 mi |
| 13114 | Mexico, NY | 6,356 | 10.3 mi |
| 13135 | Phoenix, NY | 6,617 | 8.7 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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