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 High-density area
- $41,738
- Median income Below-median income area
- $173,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 51.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 13210 (Syracuse, NY) fell -1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 312.9 in 2023 to 308.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,181. The poverty rate is 27.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $173,600 (54% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,123; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Onondaga County, so 13210 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 13210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13210.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
94 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
87 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 30
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 13210?
26.8
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
20.0%
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?
$41,738
Median Household Income
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$28,181
Per Capita Income
27.9%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13210 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)
$41,738 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
9,924housing units
9,924
Total Housing Units
8,515
Occupied Units
1,409
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,600
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 13210
Syracuse (13210)
27,606 residents
- 13208
Syracuse (13208)
22,854 residents
- 13204
Syracuse (13204)
19,931 residents
- 13205
Syracuse (13205)
19,201 residents
- 13206
Syracuse (13206)
16,443 residents
- 13203
Syracuse (13203)
16,029 residents
- 13207
Syracuse (13207)
13,897 residents
- 13224 8,891
Syracuse (13224)
8,891 residents
- 13214 8,793
Syracuse (13214)
8,793 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13210 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13210 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13214
Syracuse (13214)
$98,000 median income
- 13224
Syracuse (13224)
$76,500 median income
- 13211
Syracuse (13211)
$66,724 median income
- 13206
Syracuse (13206)
$63,136 median income
- 13207
Syracuse (13207)
$60,720 median income
- 13203
Syracuse (13203)
$46,997 median income
- 13204
Syracuse (13204)
$45,351 median income
- 13208
Syracuse (13208)
$44,712 median income
- 13210
Syracuse (13210)
$41,738 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13210, 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 (27,606 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 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.
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