ZIP Code 13209

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Syracuse · Onondaga County · New York

Population
13,243

402/sq mi

Median income
$68,138

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$161,400

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.6%

Median age 44

Land area
32.9 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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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

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)

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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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.

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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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