Syracuse, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13202
Onondaga County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,438
- 2,105/sq mi High-density area
- $27,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $88,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 37.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Syracuse pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,105
- people per sq mi
- 9%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13202 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13202 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, home to 5,438 residents across 2.6 square miles, a density of 2,105 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13202 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $27,000 (71% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,743. The poverty rate is 56.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $88,500 (77% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $931; owner occupancy is 9.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Onondaga County, so 13202 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 13202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13202.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
233 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 83
Accommodation and food services
83 establishments
- Finance and insurance 75
Finance and insurance
75 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 70
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 56
Health care and social assistance
56 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 13202, Syracuse, 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
5,438
Population
2.6
Area (sq mi)
2,105
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13202?
28.8
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
9.3%
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?
$27,000
Median Household Income
-71% vs state ZIP avg
$29,743
Per Capita Income
56.4%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 13202 ranks among New York ZIPs
Syracuse, 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)
$27,000 0th percentile higher than 0% 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
3,733housing units
3,733
Total Housing Units
3,396
Occupied Units
337
Vacant Units
1.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$88,500
Median Home Value
-77% vs state ZIP avg
$931
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 765 business establishments in ZIP 13202, employing approximately 16,780 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,181,289,000.
765
Businesses
16,780
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 233 | 30.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 75 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 56 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 4.4% |
| Information | 26 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.5% |
| Construction | 17 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 4 | 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 13202 vs 13203 →
ZIP 13202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13210
Syracuse (13210)
27,606 residents
- 13208
Syracuse (13208)
22,854 residents
- 13204
Syracuse (13204)
19,931 residents
- 13205
Syracuse (13205)
19,201 residents
- 13206
Syracuse (13206)
16,443 residents
- 13203
Syracuse (13203)
16,029 residents
- 13219
Syracuse (13219)
15,363 residents
- 13207
Syracuse (13207)
13,897 residents
- 13224 8,891
Syracuse (13224)
8,891 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13202 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13219
Syracuse (13219)
$85,149 median income
- 13224
Syracuse (13224)
$76,500 median income
- 13206
Syracuse (13206)
$63,136 median income
- 13207
Syracuse (13207)
$60,720 median income
- 13203
Syracuse (13203)
$46,997 median income
- 13204
Syracuse (13204)
$45,351 median income
- 13208
Syracuse (13208)
$44,712 median income
- 13210
Syracuse (13210)
$41,738 median income
- 13205
Syracuse (13205)
$38,497 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13202 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13203 | Syracuse, NY | 16,029 | 1.4 mi |
| 13204 | Syracuse, NY | 19,931 | 1.4 mi |
| 13210 | Syracuse, NY | 27,606 | 1.6 mi |
| 13208 | Syracuse, NY | 22,854 | 2.4 mi |
| 13207 | Syracuse, NY | 13,897 | 2.2 mi |
| 13205 | Syracuse, NY | 19,201 | 2.7 mi |
| 13290 | Syracuse, NY | 0 | 2.2 mi |
| 13224 | Syracuse, NY | 8,891 | 2.5 mi |
| 13206 | Syracuse, NY | 16,443 | 3.1 mi |
| 13219 | Syracuse, NY | 15,363 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13202, 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 (5,438 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 13202 in?
ZIP code 13202 (Syracuse) is located in Onondaga County, New York. Onondaga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/onondaga-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13202?
ZIP code 13202 in Syracuse, NY has a population of 5,438 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13202?
The median household income in ZIP 13202 is $27,000, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13202?
The median home value in ZIP 13202 is $88,500, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13202 is African American at 42.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13202?
ZIP code 13202 has 765 business establishments employing approximately 16,780 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13202 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (233), Accommodation and food services (83), Finance and insurance (75). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13202?
In ZIP code 13202, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13202?
In ZIP code 13202, approximately 9.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 91.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13202 is 56.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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