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 High-density area
- $68,138
- Median income Near-median income area
- $161,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 13209 (Syracuse, NY) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.4 in 2023 to 283.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,408. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,400 (57% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $994; owner occupancy is 70.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Onondaga County, so 13209 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$40,408
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13209 ranks among New York ZIPs
Syracuse, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,138 29th percentile higher than 29% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,303housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 13090
Liverpool (13090)
30,124 residents
- 13208
Syracuse (13208)
22,854 residents
- 13088
Liverpool (13088)
22,156 residents
- 13204
Syracuse (13204)
19,931 residents
- 13203
Syracuse (13203)
16,029 residents
- 13031
Camillus (13031)
15,551 residents
- 13219
Syracuse (13219)
15,363 residents
- 13215
Syracuse (13215)
15,245 residents
- 13209
Syracuse (13209)
13,243 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13209 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13209 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13215
Syracuse (13215)
$113,864 median income
- 13090
Liverpool (13090)
$88,492 median income
- 13031
Camillus (13031)
$88,224 median income
- 13219
Syracuse (13219)
$85,149 median income
- 13164
Warners (13164)
$84,808 median income
- 13088
Liverpool (13088)
$75,378 median income
- 13209
Syracuse (13209)
$68,138 median income
- 13203
Syracuse (13203)
$46,997 median income
- 13204 $45,351
Syracuse (13204)
$45,351 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13209, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,243 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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