PlainZIP

Syracuse, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13203

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

16,029
3,641/sq mi
$46,997
Median income
$156,900
Median home value
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Syracuse pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3,641
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13203 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, home to 16,029 residents across 4.4 square miles, a density of 3,641 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13203 reports a modest median household income of $46,997 (49% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $34,129. The poverty rate stands at 27.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. On housing, the median home value is $156,900 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $984 per month, and 36.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Onondaga County, so you can benchmark 13203 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 13203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13203.

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 13203, 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

16,029

Population

4.4

Area (sq mi)

3,641

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 13203?

39.1

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

14.6%

Foreign-Born

White 54.4%
African American 23.7%
Asian 8.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$46,997

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$34,129

Per Capita Income

27.4%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13203 ranks nationally

Syracuse, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,997 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,926

Total Housing Units

7,745

Occupied Units

1,181

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.2%
Renter 63.8%

$156,900

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$984

Median Rent

1951

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13203 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.3% 152
2021 +7.2% 163
2022 +14.4% 187
2023 +8.9% 203
2024 +3.0% 210

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 271 business establishments in ZIP 13203, employing approximately 7,621 people with a combined annual payroll of $428,921,000.

271

Businesses

7,621

Employees

$428.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 69 25.5%
Other services (except public administration) 29 10.7%
Retail trade 25 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 23 8.5%
Construction 19 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 5.5%
Finance and insurance 14 5.2%
Information 7 2.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 2.6%
Wholesale trade 6 2.2%
Manufacturing 5 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.1%
Educational services 3 1.1%

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 13203 vs 13208 →

ZIP 13203 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 13203 ranks #7 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 13203 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 13203 ranks #5 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
13208 Syracuse, NY 22,854 1.3 mi
13202 Syracuse, NY 5,438 1.4 mi
13210 Syracuse, NY 27,606 2.2 mi
13206 Syracuse, NY 16,443 1.7 mi
13290 Syracuse, NY 0 2.1 mi
13204 Syracuse, NY 19,931 2.2 mi
13224 Syracuse, NY 8,891 2.3 mi
13211 Syracuse, NY 6,517 3.0 mi
13205 Syracuse, NY 19,201 3.9 mi
13212 Syracuse, NY 20,356 4.6 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 13203 in? ▼
ZIP code 13203 (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 13203? ▼
ZIP code 13203 in Syracuse, NY has a population of 16,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13203 is $46,997, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13203 is $156,900, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13203 is White at 54.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13203? ▼
ZIP code 13203 has 271 business establishments employing approximately 7,621 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13203 are: Health care and social assistance (69), Other services (except public administration) (29), Retail trade (25). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13203 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 13203? ▼
In ZIP code 13203, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% 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 13203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13203 is 20.3 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 13203? ▼
In ZIP code 13203, approximately 36.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13203 is 27.4% 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.