Freeville, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13068
Tompkins County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,368
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,043
- Median income Near-median income area
- $204,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Freeville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13068 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 13068 (Freeville, NY) rose +33.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.2 in 2023 to 311.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 13068 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Freeville, Tompkins County, New York, home to 5,368 residents across 132.5 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13068 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,043 (13% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,245. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $204,200 (46% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,166; owner occupancy is 65.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tompkins County, so 13068 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 13068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Freeville, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13068.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,368
Population
132.5
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13068?
41.7
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
2.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$41,245
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
16.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13068 ranks among New York ZIPs
Freeville, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,043 47th percentile higher than 47% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,187housing units
2,187
Total Housing Units
1,935
Occupied Units
252
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,200
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,166
Median Rent
1978
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 13068 vs 13062 →
ZIP 13068 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14850
Ithaca (14850)
63,886 residents
- 13073 6,423
Groton (13073)
6,423 residents
- 13068 5,368
Freeville (13068)
5,368 residents
- 13053 5,015
Dryden (13053)
5,015 residents
- 14853 2,755
Ithaca (14853)
2,755 residents
- 14817 2,380
Brooktondale (14817)
2,380 residents
- 14881 192
Slaterville Springs (14881)
192 residents
- 13062 173
Etna (13062)
173 residents
- 13784 172
Harford (13784)
172 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13068 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13068 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14881
Slaterville Springs (14881)
$89,063 median income
- 13053
Dryden (13053)
$83,021 median income
- 13068
Freeville (13068)
$80,043 median income
- 14817
Brooktondale (14817)
$77,228 median income
- 13784
Harford (13784)
$76,446 median income
- 13073
Groton (13073)
$71,452 median income
- 14850
Ithaca (14850)
$71,445 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13068 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13062 | Etna, NY | 173 | 1.6 mi |
| 14881 | Slaterville Springs, NY | 192 | 6.9 mi |
| 13053 | Dryden, NY | 5,015 | 5.0 mi |
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13068, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,368 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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