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Seneca Falls, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13148

Seneca County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,750
69/sq mi
$65,313
Median income
$149,300
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seneca Falls pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
69
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13148 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13148 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seneca Falls, Seneca County, New York, home to 10,750 residents across 155.6 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13148 reports a modest median household income of $65,313 (29% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $40,808. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $149,300 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $964 per month, and 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Seneca County, letting you compare 13148 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 13148

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seneca Falls, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13148.

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 13148, Seneca Falls, 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

10,750

Population

155.6

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13148?

45.0

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$65,313

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$40,808

Per Capita Income

16.0%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13148 ranks nationally

Seneca Falls, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,313 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,500

Total Housing Units

4,816

Occupied Units

684

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%

$149,300

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$964

Median Rent

1955

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13148 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 171
2021 +12.3% 192
2022 +14.7% 220
2023 +12.0% 247
2024 +2.8% 254

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 219 business establishments in ZIP 13148, employing approximately 3,236 people with a combined annual payroll of $177,772,000.

219

Businesses

3,236

Employees

$177.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 35 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 26 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 25 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 23 10.5%
Construction 21 9.6%
Manufacturing 18 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 5.5%
Wholesale trade 9 4.1%
Finance and insurance 9 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.1%
Educational services 5 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.8%
Information 3 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.4%

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 13148 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 13148 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 13148 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 13148 ranks #3 of 6 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
13034 Cayuga, NY 1,989 4.6 mi
13165 Waterloo, NY 10,741 4.6 mi
13117 Montezuma, NY 188 7.6 mi
13160 Union Springs, NY 2,027 9.0 mi
13140 Port Byron, NY 4,488 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Seneca County

13165 standard
Waterloo, NY
Pop: 10,741
14886 standard
Trumansburg, NY
Pop: 6,753
14541 standard
Romulus, NY
Pop: 4,129
14521 standard
Ovid, NY
Pop: 2,761
14847 standard
Interlaken, NY
Pop: 2,398
14860 standard
Lodi, NY
Pop: 1,039

Related Areas

Seneca County Seneca Falls, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13148 in? ▼
ZIP code 13148 (Seneca Falls) is located in Seneca County, New York. Seneca County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/seneca-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13148? ▼
ZIP code 13148 in Seneca Falls, NY has a population of 10,750 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13148? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13148 is $65,313, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13148? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13148 is $149,300, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13148? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13148 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13148? ▼
ZIP code 13148 has 219 business establishments employing approximately 3,236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13148? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13148 are: Retail trade (35), Accommodation and food services (26), Health care and social assistance (25). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13148? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13148 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 13148? ▼
In ZIP code 13148, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 13148? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13148 is 18.1 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 13148? ▼
In ZIP code 13148, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13148? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13148 is 16.0% 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.