ZIP Code 13205
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Syracuse · Onondaga County · New York
- Population
- 19,201
- Median income
- $38,497
- Median home value
- $99,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.4%
- Land area
- 8.9 sq mi
2,149/sq mi
▼ 50% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
▼ 64% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.1
New York
ZIP code 13205 in Syracuse, New York has a population of 19,201. The median household income is $38,497, which is 50% below the national average. Median home value is $99,000, 64% below the US average. 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 13205 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.9 square miles in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. The area is home to 19,201 residents, producing a population density of 2,149 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 13205 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13205 sits at $38,497 (58% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $23,322. The poverty rate stands at 31.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $99,000 (74% below the state average) with median rent at $993 per month, and 45.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13205 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Onondaga County, so you can benchmark 13205 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 13205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13205.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Construction 15
Construction
15 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13205, Syracuse, 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
19,201
Population
8.9
Area (sq mi)
2,149
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13205?
38.1
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
10.5%
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?
$38,497
Median Household Income
-58% vs state
$23,322
Per Capita Income
31.5%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
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?
8,733
Total Housing Units
7,402
Occupied Units
1,331
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,000
Median Home Value
-74% vs state
$993
Median Rent
1953
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
-3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 13205 have decreased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 172 |
| 2021 | +4.0% | 179 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 200 |
| 2023 | +28.6% | 257 |
| 2024 | -3.7% | 248 |
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 218 business establishments in ZIP 13205, employing approximately 3,156 people with a combined annual payroll of $138,505,000.
218
Businesses
3,156
Employees
$138.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 46 | 21.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 20.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 14.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 15 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.8% |
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 13205 vs 13207 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13207 | Syracuse, NY | 13,897 | 1.3 mi |
| 13210 | Syracuse, NY | 27,606 | 1.9 mi |
| 13202 | Syracuse, NY | 5,438 | 2.7 mi |
| 13203 | Syracuse, NY | 16,029 | 3.9 mi |
| 13224 | Syracuse, NY | 8,891 | 3.0 mi |
| 13208 | Syracuse, NY | 22,854 | 5.1 mi |
| 13204 | Syracuse, NY | 19,931 | 3.6 mi |
| 13290 | Syracuse, NY | 0 | 4.8 mi |
| 13120 | Nedrow, NY | 2,328 | 4.8 mi |
| 13214 | Syracuse, NY | 8,793 | 4.1 mi |
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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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