Moravia, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13118
Cayuga County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,382
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,651
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Moravia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13118 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13118 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moravia, Cayuga County, New York, home to 6,382 residents across 265.9 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13118 reports a modest median household income of $67,651 (27% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,707. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $167,900 (56% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $847; owner occupancy is 81.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cayuga County, so 13118 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 13118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moravia, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13118.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 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 13118, Moravia, 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
6,382
Population
265.9
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13118?
45.2
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
1.7%
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?
$67,651
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$33,707
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13118 ranks among New York ZIPs
Moravia, 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)
$67,651 28th percentile higher than 28% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,761housing units
2,761
Total Housing Units
2,117
Occupied Units
644
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,900
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$847
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 95 business establishments in ZIP 13118, employing approximately 796 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,241,000.
95
Businesses
796
Employees
$32.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 15.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.2% |
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 13118 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13152
Skaneateles (13152)
7,941 residents
- 13118
Moravia (13118)
6,382 residents
- 13092 2,606
Locke (13092)
2,606 residents
- 13110 2,338
Marietta (13110)
2,338 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13118 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13118 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13152
Skaneateles (13152)
$104,211 median income
- 13110
Marietta (13110)
$93,438 median income
- 13092
Locke (13092)
$78,056 median income
- 13118
Moravia (13118)
$67,651 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13118 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13118, 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 (6,382 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 13118 in?
ZIP code 13118 (Moravia) is located in Cayuga County, New York. Cayuga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cayuga-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13118?
ZIP code 13118 in Moravia, NY has a population of 6,382 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13118?
The median household income in ZIP 13118 is $67,651, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13118?
The median home value in ZIP 13118 is $167,900, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13118?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13118 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13118?
ZIP code 13118 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 796 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13118?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13118 are: Construction (17), Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13118?
In ZIP code 13118, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 13118?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13118 is 25.6 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 13118?
In ZIP code 13118, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13118?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13118 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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