PlainZIP

Dryden, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13053

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

5,015
58/sq mi
$83,021
Median income
$244,000
Median home value
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dryden pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
58
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13053 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13053 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dryden, Tompkins County, New York, home to 5,015 residents across 86.0 square miles, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13053 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,021 (10% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $38,074. The poverty rate stands at 18.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. Median home value sits at $244,000 (36% below the state average), median rent at $895 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 13053, plus 6 more within Tompkins 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 13053

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dryden, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13053.

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 13053, Dryden, 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

5,015

Population

86.0

Area (sq mi)

58

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13053?

39.3

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$83,021

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$38,074

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13053 ranks nationally

Dryden, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,021 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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,090

Total Housing Units

1,962

Occupied Units

128

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$244,000

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$895

Median Rent

1981

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

+12.1%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13053 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 – 178
2021 +10.0% 196
2022 +29.9% 254
2023 -13.1% 221
2024 +12.1% 248

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 103 business establishments in ZIP 13053, employing approximately 855 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,602,000.

103

Businesses

855

Employees

$36.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 22 21.4%
Health care and social assistance 14 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 14 13.6%
Construction 8 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 8 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.8%
Manufacturing 4 3.9%
Finance and insurance 4 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.9%
Wholesale trade 3 2.9%

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 13053 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 13053 ranks #4 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 13053 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 13053 ranks #2 of 8 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
13784 Harford, NY 172 4.0 mi
13102 Mc Lean, NY 85 5.6 mi
13068 Freeville, NY 5,368 5.0 mi
13062 Etna, NY 173 6.1 mi
14881 Slaterville Springs, NY 192 6.9 mi
13835 Richford, NY 1,511 7.6 mi
13045 Cortland, NY 30,112 8.3 mi
14817 Brooktondale, NY 2,380 8.5 mi
13073 Groton, NY 6,423 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tompkins County

14850 standard
Ithaca, NY
Pop: 63,886
13073 standard
Groton, NY
Pop: 6,423
14867 standard
Newfield, NY
Pop: 5,569
13068 standard
Freeville, NY
Pop: 5,368
14882 standard
Lansing, NY
Pop: 3,826
14853 standard
Ithaca, NY
Pop: 2,755

Related Areas

Tompkins County Dryden, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13053 in? ▼
ZIP code 13053 (Dryden) is located in Tompkins County, New York. Tompkins County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tompkins-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13053? ▼
ZIP code 13053 in Dryden, NY has a population of 5,015 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13053? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13053 is $83,021, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13053? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13053 is $244,000, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13053? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13053 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13053? ▼
ZIP code 13053 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 855 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13053? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13053 are: Retail trade (22), Health care and social assistance (14), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13053? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13053 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 13053? ▼
In ZIP code 13053, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.8% 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 13053? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13053 is 23.3 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 13053? ▼
In ZIP code 13053, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13053? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13053 is 18.7% 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.