PlainZIP

Cicero, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13039

Onondaga County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,537
300/sq mi
$107,500
Median income
$247,400
Median home value
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cicero pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
300
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13039 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13039 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cicero, Onondaga County, New York, home to 17,537 residents across 58.5 square miles, a density of 300 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13039 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $247,400 (35% below the state average), median rent at $1,118 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Onondaga County, letting you compare 13039 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 13039

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cicero, NY

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,537

Population

58.5

Area (sq mi)

300

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 13039 ranks nationally

Cicero, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,500 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 13039 vs 13057 →

ZIP 13039 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 13039 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 13039 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 13039 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Onondaga County

13027 standard
Baldwinsville, NY
Pop: 31,637
13090 standard
Liverpool, NY
Pop: 30,124
13210 standard
Syracuse, NY
Pop: 27,606
13208 standard
Syracuse, NY
Pop: 22,854
13088 standard
Liverpool, NY
Pop: 22,156
13212 standard
Syracuse, NY
Pop: 20,356

Related Areas

Onondaga County Cicero, NY New York

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.

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