ZIP Code 13209
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Syracuse · Onondaga County · New York
- Population
- 13,243
- Median income
- $68,138
- Median home value
- $161,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.6%
- Land area
- 32.9 sq mi
402/sq mi
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
New York
ZIP code 13209 in Syracuse, New York has a population of 13,243. The median household income is $68,138, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $161,400, 42% below the US average. 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 13209 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.9 square miles in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. The area is home to 13,243 residents, producing a population density of 402 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 13209 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13209 sits at $68,138 (26% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $40,408. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $161,400 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $994 per month, and 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13209 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Onondaga County, so you can benchmark 13209 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 13209
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13209.
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
25 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 13209, 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
13,243
Population
32.9
Area (sq mi)
402
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13209?
44.0
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
13.1%
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?
$68,138
Median Household Income
-26% vs state
$40,408
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
6,303
Total Housing Units
5,876
Occupied Units
427
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,400
Median Home Value
-57% vs state
$994
Median Rent
1957
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
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
283
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+183%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 13209 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.8% | 174 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 201 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 226 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 255 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 283 |
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 285 business establishments in ZIP 13209, employing approximately 5,681 people with a combined annual payroll of $350,524,000.
285
Businesses
5,681
Employees
$350.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 48 | 16.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 10.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 4.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
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 13209 vs 13219 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13219 | Syracuse, NY | 15,363 | 3.4 mi |
| 13164 | Warners, NY | 2,338 | 3.5 mi |
| 13088 | Liverpool, NY | 22,156 | 3.5 mi |
| 13290 | Syracuse, NY | 0 | 3.9 mi |
| 13031 | Camillus, NY | 15,551 | 4.1 mi |
| 13090 | Liverpool, NY | 30,124 | 4.9 mi |
| 13204 | Syracuse, NY | 19,931 | 4.3 mi |
| 13208 | Syracuse, NY | 22,854 | 5.2 mi |
| 13215 | Syracuse, NY | 15,245 | 7.3 mi |
| 13203 | Syracuse, NY | 16,029 | 6.0 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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