Central Square, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13036
Oswego County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,680
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,648
- Median income Above-median income area
- $201,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Central Square pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13036 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 13036 (Central Square, NY) rose +12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.7 in 2023 to 267.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 13036 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Central Square, Oswego County, New York, home to 8,680 residents across 126.3 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13036 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,648 (10% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,622. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $201,500 (47% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $927; owner occupancy is 77.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oswego County, so 13036 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 13036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Central Square, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$45,622
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13036 ranks among New York ZIPs
Central Square, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,648 Top 48% higher than 52% of 1,626 New York 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
3,924housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 13036 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13041
Clay (13041)
10,705 residents
- 13036
Central Square (13036)
8,680 residents
- 13029
Brewerton (13029)
7,109 residents
- 13135
Phoenix (13135)
6,617 residents
- 13114
Mexico (13114)
6,356 residents
- 13132 4,244
Pennellville (13132)
4,244 residents
- 13131 3,895
Parish (13131)
3,895 residents
- 13167 3,342
West Monroe (13167)
3,342 residents
- 13076 2,393
Hastings (13076)
2,393 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13036 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13036 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13041
Clay (13041)
$120,188 median income
- 13029
Brewerton (13029)
$103,878 median income
- 13076
Hastings (13076)
$95,889 median income
- 13135
Phoenix (13135)
$87,041 median income
- 13167
West Monroe (13167)
$85,294 median income
- 13036
Central Square (13036)
$83,648 median income
- 13103
Mallory (13103)
$80,000 median income
- 13132
Pennellville (13132)
$72,473 median income
- 13131
Parish (13131)
$70,286 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13036 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13036, 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 (8,680 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 13036 in?
ZIP code 13036 (Central Square) is located in Oswego County, New York. Oswego County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oswego-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13036?
ZIP code 13036 in Central Square, NY has a population of 8,680 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13036?
The median household income in ZIP 13036 is $83,648, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13036?
The median home value in ZIP 13036 is $201,500, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13036?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13036 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13036?
ZIP code 13036 has 197 business establishments employing approximately 1,577 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13036?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13036 are: Retail trade (41), Construction (33), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13036?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13036 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 13036?
In ZIP code 13036, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 13036?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13036 is 28.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13036?
In ZIP code 13036, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13036?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13036 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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