PlainZIP

Clay, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13041

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

10,705
226/sq mi
$120,188
Median income
$226,900
Median home value
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clay pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
226
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13041 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13041 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clay, Onondaga County, New York, home to 10,705 residents across 47.3 square miles, a density of 226 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13041 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,188 (30% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $48,791. Local economic indicators show a 2.3% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $226,900 for a typical home value (40% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,570 a month; 89.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 13041 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Onondaga County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 13041

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clay, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13041.

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 13041, Clay, 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

10,705

Population

47.3

Area (sq mi)

226

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13041?

39.9

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$120,188

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$48,791

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13041 ranks nationally

Clay, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$120,188 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,640

Total Housing Units

4,576

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%
Renter 10.4%

$226,900

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,570

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

+15.7%

YoY Change (2024)

315

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+215%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13041 have increased 15.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 191
2021 +12.5% 214
2022 +12.9% 242
2023 +12.6% 272
2024 +15.7% 315

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 132 business establishments in ZIP 13041, employing approximately 1,431 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,144,000.

132

Businesses

1,431

Employees

$54.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 21.2%
Construction 23 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 19 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 10 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 9 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.3%
Wholesale trade 4 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.0%
Finance and insurance 4 3.0%
Manufacturing 3 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.3%

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 13041 vs 13090 →

ZIP 13041 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 13041 ranks #7 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 13041 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 13041 ranks the highest 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
13090 Liverpool, NY 30,124 2.8 mi
13029 Brewerton, NY 7,109 3.3 mi
13088 Liverpool, NY 22,156 5.6 mi
13132 Pennellville, NY 4,244 5.8 mi
13212 Syracuse, NY 20,356 5.5 mi
13290 Syracuse, NY 0 8.4 mi
13039 Cicero, NY 17,537 6.7 mi
13209 Syracuse, NY 13,243 7.7 mi
13036 Central Square, NY 8,680 9.3 mi
13204 Syracuse, NY 19,931 9.7 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 Clay, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13041 in? ▼
ZIP code 13041 (Clay) 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 13041? ▼
ZIP code 13041 in Clay, NY has a population of 10,705 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13041? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13041 is $120,188, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13041? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13041 is $226,900, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13041? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13041 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13041? ▼
ZIP code 13041 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 1,431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13041? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13041 are: Retail trade (28), Construction (23), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13041? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13041 increased by 15.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 13041? ▼
In ZIP code 13041, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% 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 13041? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13041 is 25.0 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 13041? ▼
In ZIP code 13041, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13041? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13041 is 2.3% 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.