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Syracuse, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13210

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

27,606
2,334/sq mi
$41,738
Median income
$173,600
Median home value
51.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Syracuse pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,334
people per sq mi
29%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13210 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13210 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, with 27,606 residents across 11.8 square miles, a density of 2,334 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13210 reports a modest median household income of $41,738 (55% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $28,181. The poverty rate stands at 27.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. Median home value sits at $173,600 (54% below the state average), median rent at $1,123 a month, and owner-occupancy at 29.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Onondaga County, letting you compare 13210 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 13210

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13210.

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 13210, 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

27,606

Population

11.8

Area (sq mi)

2,334

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13210?

26.8

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

20.0%

Foreign-Born

White 58.0%
African American 19.5%
Asian 12.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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?

$41,738

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$28,181

Per Capita Income

27.9%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13210 ranks nationally

Syracuse, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,738 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,924

Total Housing Units

8,515

Occupied Units

1,409

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 29.4%
Renter 70.6%

$173,600

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$1,123

Median Rent

1960

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

-1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

309

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+209%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13210 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.5% 186
2021 +16.3% 216
2022 +7.5% 233
2023 +34.4% 313
2024 -1.3% 309

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 444 business establishments in ZIP 13210, employing approximately 17,623 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,383,978,000.

444

Businesses

17,623

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 94 21.2%
Health care and social assistance 87 19.6%
Other services (except public administration) 60 13.5%
Retail trade 49 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 5.9%
Construction 21 4.7%
Manufacturing 17 3.8%
Wholesale trade 17 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.0%
Finance and insurance 8 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 1.4%
Educational services 5 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.1%
Information 4 0.9%

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 13210 vs 13224 →

ZIP 13210 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 13210 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 13210 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 13210 ranks #9 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
13224 Syracuse, NY 8,891 1.3 mi
13202 Syracuse, NY 5,438 1.6 mi
13203 Syracuse, NY 16,029 2.2 mi
13205 Syracuse, NY 19,201 1.9 mi
13207 Syracuse, NY 13,897 2.2 mi
13214 Syracuse, NY 8,793 2.7 mi
13206 Syracuse, NY 16,443 3.2 mi
13208 Syracuse, NY 22,854 3.5 mi
13204 Syracuse, NY 19,931 2.9 mi
13211 Syracuse, NY 6,517 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Onondaga County

13027 standard
Baldwinsville, NY
Pop: 31,637
13090 standard
Liverpool, NY
Pop: 30,124
13208 standard
Syracuse, NY
Pop: 22,854
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 13210 in? ▼
ZIP code 13210 (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 13210? ▼
ZIP code 13210 in Syracuse, NY has a population of 27,606 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13210? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13210 is $41,738, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13210? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13210 is $173,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13210? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13210 is White at 58.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13210? ▼
ZIP code 13210 has 444 business establishments employing approximately 17,623 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13210? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13210 are: Accommodation and food services (94), Health care and social assistance (87), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13210? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13210 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 13210? ▼
In ZIP code 13210, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.7% 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 13210? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13210 is 19.2 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 13210? ▼
In ZIP code 13210, approximately 29.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13210? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13210 is 27.9% 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.