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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
$80,043
Median income
$204,200
Median home value
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $41,245. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. The typical home here is valued at $204,200 (46% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,166 monthly, and 65.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tompkins County, letting you compare 13068 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 13068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Freeville, NY

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 13068 ranks nationally

Freeville, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,043 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 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)

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

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ZIP 13068 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 13068 ranks #3 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 13068 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 13068 ranks #3 of 7 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
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

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
13053 standard
Dryden, NY
Pop: 5,015
14882 standard
Lansing, NY
Pop: 3,826
14853 standard
Ithaca, NY
Pop: 2,755

Related Areas

Tompkins County Freeville, NY New York

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.

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