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Syracuse, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13209

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

13,243
402/sq mi
$68,138
Median income
$161,400
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
402
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13209 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13209 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, home to 13,243 residents across 32.9 square miles, a density of 402 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13209 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $161,400 for a typical home value (57% below the state average), with rent averaging $994 a month; 70.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 13209, 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 13209

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13209.

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 13209, 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

13,243

Population

32.9

Area (sq mi)

402

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13209?

44.0

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

13.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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

How ZIP 13209 ranks nationally

Syracuse, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,138 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

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

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$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

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ZIP 13209 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 13209 ranks #9 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 13209 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 13209 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Onondaga County

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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 13209 in? ▼
ZIP code 13209 (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 13209? ▼
ZIP code 13209 in Syracuse, NY has a population of 13,243 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13209? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13209 is $68,138, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13209? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13209 is $161,400, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13209? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13209 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13209? ▼
ZIP code 13209 has 285 business establishments employing approximately 5,681 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13209? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13209 are: Construction (48), Other services (except public administration) (37), Retail trade (30). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13209? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13209 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 13209? ▼
In ZIP code 13209, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 13209? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13209 is 21.2 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 13209? ▼
In ZIP code 13209, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13209? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13209 is 7.4% 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.