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Syracuse, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13208

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

22,854
2,114/sq mi
$44,712
Median income
$123,600
Median home value
18.6%
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.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,114
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13208 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13208 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, with 22,854 residents across 10.8 square miles, a density of 2,114 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13208 reports a modest median household income of $44,712 (52% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $25,390. 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.7%. The typical home here is valued at $123,600 (67% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,037 monthly, and 49.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 13208 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 13208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13208.

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 13208, 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

22,854

Population

10.8

Area (sq mi)

2,114

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13208?

34.9

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

21.6%

Foreign-Born

White 44.6%
African American 25.7%
Asian 14.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$44,712

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$25,390

Per Capita Income

32.5%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

17.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13208 ranks nationally

Syracuse, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,712 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 48.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

10,220

Total Housing Units

9,111

Occupied Units

1,109

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.2%
Renter 50.8%

$123,600

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$1,037

Median Rent

1941

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13208 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 157
2021 +20.8% 190
2022 +13.4% 215
2023 +8.2% 233
2024 +9.8% 256

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 385 business establishments in ZIP 13208, employing approximately 5,076 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,601,000.

385

Businesses

5,076

Employees

$222.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 79 20.5%
Other services (except public administration) 53 13.8%
Construction 52 13.5%
Wholesale trade 40 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 37 9.6%
Manufacturing 27 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 24 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 1.8%
Finance and insurance 6 1.6%
Information 5 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.3%
Educational services 4 1.0%

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 13208 vs 13203 →

ZIP 13208 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 13208 ranks #2 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 13208 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 13208 ranks #7 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
13203 Syracuse, NY 16,029 1.3 mi
13290 Syracuse, NY 0 1.5 mi
13202 Syracuse, NY 5,438 2.4 mi
13206 Syracuse, NY 16,443 2.0 mi
13211 Syracuse, NY 6,517 2.2 mi
13204 Syracuse, NY 19,931 2.5 mi
13212 Syracuse, NY 20,356 3.5 mi
13210 Syracuse, NY 27,606 3.5 mi
13088 Liverpool, NY 22,156 3.0 mi
13205 Syracuse, NY 19,201 5.1 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
13088 standard
Liverpool, NY
Pop: 22,156
13212 standard
Syracuse, NY
Pop: 20,356
13204 standard
Syracuse, NY
Pop: 19,931

Related Areas

Onondaga County Syracuse, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13208 in? ▼
ZIP code 13208 (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 13208? ▼
ZIP code 13208 in Syracuse, NY has a population of 22,854 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13208? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13208 is $44,712, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13208? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13208 is $123,600, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13208? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13208 is White at 44.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13208? ▼
ZIP code 13208 has 385 business establishments employing approximately 5,076 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13208? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13208 are: Retail trade (79), Other services (except public administration) (53), Construction (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13208? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13208 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 13208? ▼
In ZIP code 13208, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 13208? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13208 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 13208? ▼
In ZIP code 13208, approximately 49.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13208? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13208 is 32.5% 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.