PlainZIP

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
$38,497
Median income
$99,000
Median home value
22.4%
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, 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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $23,322. Poverty here runs at 31.5%, with unemployment measured at 9.4%. The typical home here is valued at $99,000 (74% below the state average); renters pay a median of $993 monthly, and 45.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 13205, plus 6 more within Onondaga County, give a clearer read than the 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 13205

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13205.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 13205?

38.1

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 37.2%
African American 43.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$38,497

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$23,322

Per Capita Income

31.5%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 13205 ranks nationally

Syracuse, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,497 5th percentile higher than 5% 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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

Owner 45.7%
Renter 54.3%

$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 13205 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 13205 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 13205 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 13205 ranks #9 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
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

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 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.

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