PlainZIP

Syracuse, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13206

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

16,443
1,607/sq mi
$63,136
Median income
$148,700
Median home value
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Syracuse pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,607
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13206 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13206 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, home to 16,443 residents across 10.2 square miles, a density of 1,607 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13206 reports a modest median household income of $63,136 (32% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,983. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. Median home value sits at $148,700 (61% below the state average), median rent at $972 a month, and owner-occupancy at 57.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 16 minutes. To put 13206 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Onondaga County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 13206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13206.

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 13206, 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

16,443

Population

10.2

Area (sq mi)

1,607

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13206?

38.7

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 70.4%
African American 15.1%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$63,136

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$36,983

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

15.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13206 ranks nationally

Syracuse, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,136 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,410

Total Housing Units

7,893

Occupied Units

517

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.5%
Renter 42.5%

$148,700

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$972

Median Rent

1946

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

+16.0%

YoY Change (2024)

274

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+174%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13206 have increased 16.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.4% 176
2021 +10.8% 195
2022 +13.2% 221
2023 +6.8% 236
2024 +16.0% 274

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 560 business establishments in ZIP 13206, employing approximately 8,138 people with a combined annual payroll of $411,769,000.

560

Businesses

8,138

Employees

$411.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 76 13.6%
Wholesale trade 74 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 59 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 55 9.8%
Construction 51 9.1%
Manufacturing 42 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 32 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 26 4.6%
Information 24 4.3%
Finance and insurance 22 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.3%
Educational services 5 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 13206 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 13206 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 13206 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 13206 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
13224 Syracuse, NY 8,891 2.5 mi
13203 Syracuse, NY 16,029 1.7 mi
13211 Syracuse, NY 6,517 2.2 mi
13208 Syracuse, NY 22,854 2.0 mi
13210 Syracuse, NY 27,606 3.2 mi
13214 Syracuse, NY 8,793 2.9 mi
13290 Syracuse, NY 0 3.4 mi
13202 Syracuse, NY 5,438 3.1 mi
13212 Syracuse, NY 20,356 4.0 mi
13057 East Syracuse, NY 14,992 3.6 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 13206 in? ▼
ZIP code 13206 (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 13206? ▼
ZIP code 13206 in Syracuse, NY has a population of 16,443 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13206? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13206 is $63,136, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13206? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13206 is $148,700, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13206? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13206 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13206? ▼
ZIP code 13206 has 560 business establishments employing approximately 8,138 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13206? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13206 are: Retail trade (76), Wholesale trade (74), Accommodation and food services (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13206? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13206 increased by 16.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 13206? ▼
In ZIP code 13206, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% 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 13206? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13206 is 15.7 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 13206? ▼
In ZIP code 13206, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13206? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13206 is 11.1% 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.