Syracuse, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13205
Onondaga County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,201
- 2,149/sq mi High-density area
- $38,497
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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, mixed-tenure area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,149
- people per sq mi
- 46%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13205 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 13205 (Syracuse, NY) fell -3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.4 in 2023 to 247.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 13205 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, home to 19,201 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 2,149 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13205 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,497 (58% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,322. The poverty rate is 31.5%, 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 $99,000 (74% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $993; owner occupancy is 45.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Onondaga County, so 13205 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 13205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$23,322
Per Capita Income
31.5%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 13205 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)
$38,497 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
8,733housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 13205 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
- 13203
Syracuse (13203)
16,029 residents
- 13207
Syracuse (13207)
13,897 residents
- 13224 8,891
Syracuse (13224)
8,891 residents
- 13214 8,793
Syracuse (13214)
8,793 residents
- 13202 5,438
Syracuse (13202)
5,438 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13205 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13205 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13214
Syracuse (13214)
$98,000 median income
- 13224
Syracuse (13224)
$76,500 median income
- 13207
Syracuse (13207)
$60,720 median income
- 13120
Nedrow (13120)
$55,682 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 $38,497
Syracuse (13205)
$38,497 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13205 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13205, 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 (19,201 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 13205 in?
ZIP code 13205 (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 13205?
ZIP code 13205 in Syracuse, NY has a population of 19,201 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13205?
The median household income in ZIP 13205 is $38,497, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13205?
The median home value in ZIP 13205 is $99,000, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13205?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13205 is African American at 43.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13205?
ZIP code 13205 has 218 business establishments employing approximately 3,156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13205?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13205 are: Retail trade (46), Health care and social assistance (45), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13205?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13205 decreased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 13205?
In ZIP code 13205, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 13205?
In ZIP code 13205, approximately 45.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13205?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13205 is 31.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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