ZIP Code 13147

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Scipio Center · Cayuga County · New York

Population
1,281

14/sq mi

Median income
$74,934

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$155,600

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.4%

Median age 31.4

Land area
92.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13147 in Scipio Center, New York has a population of 1,281. The median household income is $74,934, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $155,600, 44% below the US average. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13147 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 92.8 square miles in Scipio Center, Cayuga County, New York. The area is home to 1,281 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 13147 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13147 sits at $74,934 (19% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $31,436. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $155,600 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $873 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13147 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cayuga County, so you can benchmark 13147 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 →

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 13147, Scipio Center, 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

1,281

Population

92.8

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13147?

31.4

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

14.8%

Foreign-Born

White 83.2%
African American 5.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%

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?

$74,934

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$31,436

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 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 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

523

Total Housing Units

433

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$155,600

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$873

Median Rent

1946

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 13147, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,151,000.

13

Businesses

41

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 4 30.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 23.1%

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 13147 vs 13071 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13071 Genoa, NY 1,023 6.8 mi
13026 Aurora, NY 1,914 5.2 mi
13160 Union Springs, NY 2,027 5.7 mi
13021 Auburn, NY 39,506 10.3 mi
13081 King Ferry, NY 1,169 7.6 mi
13092 Locke, NY 2,606 11.1 mi
13034 Cayuga, NY 1,989 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13147 in?
ZIP code 13147 (Scipio Center) 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 13147?
ZIP code 13147 in Scipio Center, NY has a population of 1,281 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13147?
The median household income in ZIP 13147 is $74,934, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13147?
The median home value in ZIP 13147 is $155,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13147?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13147 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13147?
ZIP code 13147 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13147?
In ZIP code 13147, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 13147?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13147 is 23.4 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 13147?
In ZIP code 13147, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13147?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13147 is 18.0% 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 Scipio Center, 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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