ZIP Code 13165

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Waterloo · Seneca County · New York

Population
10,741

61/sq mi

Median income
$59,981

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$121,600

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.6%

Median age 47.6

Land area
176.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13165 in Waterloo, New York has a population of 10,741. The median household income is $59,981, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $121,600, 56% below the US average. 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13165 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 176.1 square miles in Waterloo, Seneca County, New York. The area is home to 10,741 residents, producing a population density of 61 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 13165 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13165 sits at $59,981 (35% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,399. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $121,600 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $929 per month, and 68.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13165 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Seneca County, so you can benchmark 13165 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 13165

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13165.

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 13165, Waterloo, 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

10,741

Population

176.1

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13165?

47.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$59,981

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$36,399

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,716

Total Housing Units

4,355

Occupied Units

361

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$121,600

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$929

Median Rent

1961

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

-8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13165 have decreased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.5% 168
2021 +8.3% 181
2022 +16.7% 212
2023 +24.4% 263
2024 -8.7% 240

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 257 business establishments in ZIP 13165, employing approximately 3,625 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,249,000.

257

Businesses

3,625

Employees

$153.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 88 34.2%
Other services (except public administration) 34 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 27 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 19 7.4%
Construction 15 5.8%
Wholesale trade 15 5.8%
Finance and insurance 11 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 3.1%
Manufacturing 7 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.2%

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 13165 vs 13148 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13148 Seneca Falls, NY 10,750 4.6 mi
14456 Geneva, NY 20,087 7.8 mi
14532 Phelps, NY 4,431 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13165 in?
ZIP code 13165 (Waterloo) 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 13165?
ZIP code 13165 in Waterloo, NY has a population of 10,741 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13165?
The median household income in ZIP 13165 is $59,981, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13165?
The median home value in ZIP 13165 is $121,600, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13165?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13165 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13165?
ZIP code 13165 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 3,625 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13165?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13165 are: Retail trade (88), Other services (except public administration) (34), Accommodation and food services (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13165?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13165 decreased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 13165?
In ZIP code 13165, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 13165?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13165 is 21.3 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 13165?
In ZIP code 13165, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13165?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13165 is 10.6% 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 Waterloo, 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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