Syracuse, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13211
Onondaga County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,517
- 534/sq mi High-density area
- $66,724
- Median income Near-median income area
- $121,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Syracuse pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 534
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13211 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 13211 (Syracuse, NY) rose +28.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.4 in 2023 to 284.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 13211 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, home to 6,517 residents across 12.2 square miles, a density of 534 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13211 reports a modest median household income of $66,724 (28% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,464. The poverty rate is 15.9%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,600 (68% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,163; owner occupancy is 80.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Onondaga County, so 13211 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 13211
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13211.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
27 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 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 13211, 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
6,517
Population
12.2
Area (sq mi)
534
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13211?
39.1
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
4.9%
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?
$66,724
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$34,464
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 13211 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)
$66,724 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
2,622housing units
2,622
Total Housing Units
2,556
Occupied Units
66
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,600
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$1,163
Median Rent
1953
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
+28.3%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 13211 have increased 28.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +14.0% | 185 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 200 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 230 |
| 2023 | -3.8% | 221 |
| 2024 | +28.3% | 284 |
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 207 business establishments in ZIP 13211, employing approximately 3,715 people with a combined annual payroll of $238,483,000.
207
Businesses
3,715
Employees
$238.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 35 | 16.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 13.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 2.9% |
| Information | 5 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 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 13211 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
- 13088
Liverpool (13088)
22,156 residents
- 13212
Syracuse (13212)
20,356 residents
- 13206
Syracuse (13206)
16,443 residents
- 13203
Syracuse (13203)
16,029 residents
- 13057
East Syracuse (13057)
14,992 residents
- 13224 8,891
Syracuse (13224)
8,891 residents
- 13211 6,517
Syracuse (13211)
6,517 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13211 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13211 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13212
Syracuse (13212)
$81,085 median income
- 13057
East Syracuse (13057)
$80,900 median income
- 13224
Syracuse (13224)
$76,500 median income
- 13088
Liverpool (13088)
$75,378 median income
- 13211
Syracuse (13211)
$66,724 median income
- 13206
Syracuse (13206)
$63,136 median income
- 13203
Syracuse (13203)
$46,997 median income
- 13208
Syracuse (13208)
$44,712 median income
- 13210
Syracuse (13210)
$41,738 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13211 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13212 | Syracuse, NY | 20,356 | 1.8 mi |
| 13206 | Syracuse, NY | 16,443 | 2.2 mi |
| 13208 | Syracuse, NY | 22,854 | 2.2 mi |
| 13203 | Syracuse, NY | 16,029 | 3.0 mi |
| 13088 | Liverpool, NY | 22,156 | 3.4 mi |
| 13210 | Syracuse, NY | 27,606 | 5.1 mi |
| 13224 | Syracuse, NY | 8,891 | 4.7 mi |
| 13290 | Syracuse, NY | 0 | 3.6 mi |
| 13057 | East Syracuse, NY | 14,992 | 4.0 mi |
| 13202 | Syracuse, NY | 5,438 | 4.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13211, 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 (6,517 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 13211 in?
ZIP code 13211 (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 13211?
ZIP code 13211 in Syracuse, NY has a population of 6,517 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13211?
The median household income in ZIP 13211 is $66,724, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13211?
The median home value in ZIP 13211 is $121,600, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13211?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13211 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13211?
ZIP code 13211 has 207 business establishments employing approximately 3,715 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13211?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13211 are: Construction (35), Wholesale trade (27), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13211?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13211 increased by 28.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 13211?
In ZIP code 13211, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13211?
In ZIP code 13211, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13211?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13211 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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