ZIP Code 13039

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Cicero · Onondaga County · New York

Population
17,537

300/sq mi

Median income
$107,500

▲ 41% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$247,400

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.9%

Median age 43.7

Land area
58.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13039 in Cicero, New York has a population of 17,537. The median household income is $107,500, which is 41% above the national average. Median home value is $247,400, 11% below the US average. 39.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13039 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.5 square miles in Cicero, Onondaga County, New York. The area is home to 17,537 residents, producing a population density of 300 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 13039 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13039 sits at $107,500 (16% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $50,182. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $247,400 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,118 per month, and 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13039 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Onondaga County, so you can benchmark 13039 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 13039

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13039.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13039, Cicero, 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

17,537

Population

58.5

Area (sq mi)

300

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13039?

43.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$107,500

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$50,182

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,324

Total Housing Units

7,000

Occupied Units

324

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$247,400

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$1,118

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13039 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 168
2021 +11.8% 188
2022 +13.1% 213
2023 +10.8% 236
2024 +8.7% 257

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 471 business establishments in ZIP 13039, employing approximately 7,355 people with a combined annual payroll of $306,928,000.

471

Businesses

7,355

Employees

$306.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 85 18.1%
Other services (except public administration) 60 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 53 11.3%
Construction 51 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 40 8.5%
Finance and insurance 34 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 5.7%
Wholesale trade 22 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 3.6%
Information 11 2.3%
Educational services 10 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.1%
Manufacturing 8 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.7%

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 Code City Population Distance
13057 East Syracuse, NY 14,992 5.3 mi
13212 Syracuse, NY 20,356 4.2 mi
13211 Syracuse, NY 6,517 5.2 mi
13030 Bridgeport, NY 3,892 5.5 mi
13206 Syracuse, NY 16,443 6.8 mi
13214 Syracuse, NY 8,793 9.0 mi
13029 Brewerton, NY 7,109 5.6 mi
13041 Clay, NY 10,705 6.7 mi
13167 West Monroe, NY 3,342 10.1 mi
13116 Minoa, NY 3,457 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13039 in?
ZIP code 13039 (Cicero) is located in Onondaga County, New York. Onondaga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/onondaga-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13039?
ZIP code 13039 in Cicero, NY has a population of 17,537 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13039?
The median household income in ZIP 13039 is $107,500, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13039?
The median home value in ZIP 13039 is $247,400, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13039?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13039 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13039?
ZIP code 13039 has 471 business establishments employing approximately 7,355 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13039?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13039 are: Retail trade (85), Other services (except public administration) (60), Accommodation and food services (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13039?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13039 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 13039?
In ZIP code 13039, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% 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 13039?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13039 is 19.5 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 13039?
In ZIP code 13039, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13039?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13039 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cicero, NY

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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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