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Syracuse, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13212

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

20,356
742/sq mi
$81,085
Median income
$169,200
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Syracuse pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
742
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13212 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13212 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, with 20,356 residents across 27.4 square miles, a density of 742 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13212 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,085 (12% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $41,769. Poverty here runs at 10.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. Housing costs here run $169,200 for a typical home value (55% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,085 a month; 77.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, 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 13212 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 13212

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13212.

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 13212, 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

20,356

Population

27.4

Area (sq mi)

742

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13212?

44.5

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$81,085

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$41,769

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13212 ranks nationally

Syracuse, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,085 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,177

Total Housing Units

8,926

Occupied Units

251

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$169,200

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$1,085

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

+15.4%

YoY Change (2024)

283

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+183%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13212 have increased 15.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 184
2021 +12.2% 207
2022 +13.3% 234
2023 +4.6% 245
2024 +15.4% 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 594 business establishments in ZIP 13212, employing approximately 12,984 people with a combined annual payroll of $873,763,000.

594

Businesses

12,984

Employees

$873.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 77 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 73 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 69 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 67 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 10.1%
Construction 49 8.3%
Finance and insurance 41 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 34 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 5.0%
Wholesale trade 23 3.9%
Manufacturing 18 3.0%
Information 6 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.8%
Utilities 3 0.5%
Educational services 3 0.5%

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 13212 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 13212 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 13212 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 13212 ranks #3 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
13211 Syracuse, NY 6,517 1.8 mi
13208 Syracuse, NY 22,854 3.5 mi
13203 Syracuse, NY 16,029 4.6 mi
13088 Liverpool, NY 22,156 3.1 mi
13206 Syracuse, NY 16,443 4.0 mi
13290 Syracuse, NY 0 4.5 mi
13039 Cicero, NY 17,537 4.2 mi
13210 Syracuse, NY 27,606 6.8 mi
13202 Syracuse, NY 5,438 5.9 mi
13090 Liverpool, NY 30,124 4.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Onondaga County

13027 standard
Baldwinsville, NY
Pop: 31,637
13090 standard
Liverpool, NY
Pop: 30,124
13210 standard
Syracuse, NY
Pop: 27,606
13208 standard
Syracuse, NY
Pop: 22,854
13088 standard
Liverpool, NY
Pop: 22,156
13204 standard
Syracuse, NY
Pop: 19,931

Related Areas

Onondaga County Syracuse, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13212 in? ▼
ZIP code 13212 (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 13212? ▼
ZIP code 13212 in Syracuse, NY has a population of 20,356 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13212? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13212 is $81,085, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13212? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13212 is $169,200, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13212? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13212 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13212? ▼
ZIP code 13212 has 594 business establishments employing approximately 12,984 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13212? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13212 are: Retail trade (77), Health care and social assistance (73), Other services (except public administration) (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13212? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13212 increased by 15.4% 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 13212? ▼
In ZIP code 13212, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 13212? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13212 is 19.0 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 13212? ▼
In ZIP code 13212, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13212? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13212 is 10.7% 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.