ZIP Code 13068

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Freeville · Tompkins County · New York

Population
5,368

41/sq mi

Median income
$80,043

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$204,200

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.6%

Median age 41.7

Land area
132.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13068 in Freeville, New York has a population of 5,368. The median household income is $80,043, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $204,200, 27% below the US average. 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13068 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.5 square miles in Freeville, Tompkins County, New York. The area is home to 5,368 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 13068 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13068 sits at $80,043 (13% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $41,245. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $204,200 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $1,166 per month, and 65.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13068 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tompkins County, so you can benchmark 13068 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 13068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13068.

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 13068, Freeville, 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

5,368

Population

132.5

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13068?

41.7

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$80,043

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$41,245

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

16.5 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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,187

Total Housing Units

1,935

Occupied Units

252

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%

$204,200

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$1,166

Median Rent

1978

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

+33.7%

YoY Change (2024)

312

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+212%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13068 have increased 33.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.3% 206
2021 +0.1% 207
2022 +24.8% 258
2023 -9.6% 233
2024 +33.7% 312

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 77 business establishments in ZIP 13068, employing approximately 998 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,743,000.

77

Businesses

998

Employees

$51.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 11 14.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 8 10.4%
Retail trade 7 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.5%
Manufacturing 4 5.2%
Wholesale trade 4 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.9%

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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13102 Mc Lean, NY 85 5.0 mi
13073 Groton, NY 6,423 6.2 mi
14817 Brooktondale, NY 2,380 9.4 mi
14853 Ithaca, NY 2,755 7.1 mi
14850 Ithaca, NY 63,886 8.6 mi
13784 Harford, NY 172 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13068 in?
ZIP code 13068 (Freeville) 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 13068?
ZIP code 13068 in Freeville, NY has a population of 5,368 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13068?
The median household income in ZIP 13068 is $80,043, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13068?
The median home value in ZIP 13068 is $204,200, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13068?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13068 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13068?
ZIP code 13068 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 998 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13068?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13068 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13068?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13068 increased by 33.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 13068?
In ZIP code 13068, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% 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 13068?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13068 is 16.5 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 13068?
In ZIP code 13068, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13068?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13068 is 8.6% 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 Freeville, 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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