PlainZIP

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
$83,648
Median income
$201,500
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $45,622. Local economic indicators show a 8.5% poverty rate alongside 8.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $201,500 (47% below the state average); renters pay a median of $927 monthly, and 77.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 13036, plus 6 more within Oswego County, give a clearer read than the 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 13036

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Central Square, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13036.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 13036?

44.0

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$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

How ZIP 13036 ranks nationally

Central Square, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$83,648 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$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

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ZIP 13036 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 13036 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 13036 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 13036 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Oswego County

13126 standard
Oswego, NY
Pop: 37,205
13069 standard
Fulton, NY
Pop: 24,931
13135 standard
Phoenix, NY
Pop: 6,617
13142 standard
Pulaski, NY
Pop: 6,451
13114 standard
Mexico, NY
Pop: 6,356
13074 standard
Hannibal, NY
Pop: 4,488

Related Areas

Oswego County Central Square, NY New York

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.

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