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Syracuse, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13204

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

19,931
1,752/sq mi
$45,351
Median income
$113,000
Median home value
26.2%
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 low-density, renter-heavy area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,752
people per sq mi
29%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13204 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13204 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, home to 19,931 residents across 11.4 square miles, a density of 1,752 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13204 reports a modest median household income of $45,351 (51% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $28,550. Local economic indicators show a 32.6% poverty rate alongside 8.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $113,000 (70% below the state average), median rent at $1,083 a month, and owner-occupancy at 29.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Onondaga County, so you can benchmark 13204 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 13204

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13204.

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 13204, 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

19,931

Population

11.4

Area (sq mi)

1,752

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13204?

32.2

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 47.7%
African American 28.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%

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?

$45,351

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$28,550

Per Capita Income

32.6%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

17.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13204 ranks nationally

Syracuse, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,351 9th percentile higher than 9% 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

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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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,265

Total Housing Units

8,970

Occupied Units

1,295

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 29.2%
Renter 70.8%

$113,000

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

$1,083

Median Rent

1938

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

+42.3%

YoY Change (2024)

307

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+207%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13204 have increased 42.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +15.3% 211
2021 +1.6% 214
2022 +20.6% 258
2023 -16.6% 216
2024 +42.3% 307

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 654 business establishments in ZIP 13204, employing approximately 12,417 people with a combined annual payroll of $774,839,000.

654

Businesses

12,417

Employees

$774.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 147 22.5%
Other services (except public administration) 76 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 62 9.5%
Finance and insurance 53 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 7.8%
Construction 43 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 42 6.4%
Wholesale trade 37 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 4.3%
Information 22 3.4%
Manufacturing 21 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 2.9%
Educational services 11 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.8%

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 13204 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 13204 ranks #4 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 13204 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 13204 ranks #6 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
13290 Syracuse, NY 0 1.4 mi
13202 Syracuse, NY 5,438 1.4 mi
13207 Syracuse, NY 13,897 2.6 mi
13203 Syracuse, NY 16,029 2.2 mi
13219 Syracuse, NY 15,363 2.4 mi
13208 Syracuse, NY 22,854 2.5 mi
13088 Liverpool, NY 22,156 4.1 mi
13210 Syracuse, NY 27,606 2.9 mi
13205 Syracuse, NY 19,201 3.6 mi
13224 Syracuse, NY 8,891 3.9 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 13204 in? ▼
ZIP code 13204 (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 13204? ▼
ZIP code 13204 in Syracuse, NY has a population of 19,931 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13204? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13204 is $45,351, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13204? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13204 is $113,000, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13204? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13204 is White at 47.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13204? ▼
ZIP code 13204 has 654 business establishments employing approximately 12,417 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13204? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13204 are: Retail trade (147), Other services (except public administration) (76), Accommodation and food services (62). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13204? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13204 increased by 42.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 13204? ▼
In ZIP code 13204, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 13204? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13204 is 17.8 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 13204? ▼
In ZIP code 13204, approximately 29.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13204? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13204 is 32.6% 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.