ZIP Code 13126

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Oswego · Oswego County · New York

Population
37,205

143/sq mi

Median income
$65,346

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$145,400

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.4%

Median age 35

Land area
261.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13126 in Oswego, New York has a population of 37,205. The median household income is $65,346, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $145,400, 48% below the US average. 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13126 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 261.1 square miles in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. The area is home to 37,205 residents, producing a population density of 143 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 13126 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13126 sits at $65,346 (29% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $33,545. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. On housing, the median home value is $145,400 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $1,064 per month, and 65.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13126 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oswego County, so you can benchmark 13126 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 13126

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13126.

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 13126, Oswego, 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

37,205

Population

261.1

Area (sq mi)

143

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13126?

35.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$65,346

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$33,545

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

15,648

Total Housing Units

13,599

Occupied Units

2,049

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.5%
Renter 34.5%

$145,400

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$1,064

Median Rent

1960

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13126 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 144
2021 +10.7% 159
2022 +18.1% 188
2023 +13.9% 214
2024 +9.9% 235

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 668 business establishments in ZIP 13126, employing approximately 10,983 people with a combined annual payroll of $677,670,000.

668

Businesses

10,983

Employees

$677.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 99 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 98 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 86 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 82 12.3%
Construction 71 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 7.0%
Finance and insurance 40 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.3%
Wholesale trade 16 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.3%
Manufacturing 13 1.9%
Information 12 1.8%
Utilities 11 1.6%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 13126 vs 13115 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13115 Minetto, NY 224 2.6 mi
13069 Fulton, NY 24,931 8.2 mi
13074 Hannibal, NY 4,488 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13126 in?
ZIP code 13126 (Oswego) is located in Oswego County, New York. Oswego County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oswego-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13126?
ZIP code 13126 in Oswego, NY has a population of 37,205 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13126?
The median household income in ZIP 13126 is $65,346, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13126?
The median home value in ZIP 13126 is $145,400, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13126?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13126 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13126?
ZIP code 13126 has 668 business establishments employing approximately 10,983 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13126?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13126 are: Retail trade (99), Accommodation and food services (98), Health care and social assistance (86). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13126?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13126 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 13126?
In ZIP code 13126, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 13126?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13126 is 19.7 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 13126?
In ZIP code 13126, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13126?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13126 is 16.8% 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 Oswego, 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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