PlainZIP

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
$27,000
Median income
$88,500
Median home value
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

1th 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 New York average), while per-capita income is $29,743. 56.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.6%. Housing costs here run $88,500 for a typical home value (77% below the state average), with rent averaging $931 a month; 9.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Onondaga County, letting you compare 13202 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 13202

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13202.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 13202?

28.8

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 32.9%
African American 42.4%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%

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

$29,743

Per Capita Income

56.4%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 13202 ranks nationally

Syracuse, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$27,000 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,733

Total Housing Units

3,396

Occupied Units

337

Vacant Units

1.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 9.0%
Renter 91.0%

$88,500

Median Home Value

-77% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13202 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 13202 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 13202 ranks #null of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Onondaga County

13027 standard
Baldwinsville, NY
Pop: 31,637
13090 standard
Liverpool, NY
Pop: 30,124
13210 standard
Syracuse, NY
Pop: 27,606
13208 standard
Syracuse, NY
Pop: 22,854
13088 standard
Liverpool, NY
Pop: 22,156
13212 standard
Syracuse, NY
Pop: 20,356

Related Areas

Onondaga County Syracuse, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.