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 High-density area
- $81,085
- Median income Near-median income area
- $169,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 13212 (Syracuse, NY) rose +15.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.1 in 2023 to 283.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,769. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $169,200 (55% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,085; owner occupancy is 77.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Onondaga County, so 13212 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 13212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13212.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
60 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 13212?
44.5
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
5.0%
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?
$81,085
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$41,769
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13212 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)
$81,085 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
9,177housing units
9,177
Total Housing Units
8,926
Occupied Units
251
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,200
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 13090
Liverpool (13090)
30,124 residents
- 13210
Syracuse (13210)
27,606 residents
- 13208
Syracuse (13208)
22,854 residents
- 13088
Liverpool (13088)
22,156 residents
- 13212
Syracuse (13212)
20,356 residents
- 13039
Cicero (13039)
17,537 residents
- 13206
Syracuse (13206)
16,443 residents
- 13203
Syracuse (13203)
16,029 residents
- 13211 6,517
Syracuse (13211)
6,517 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13212 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13212 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13039
Cicero (13039)
$107,500 median income
- 13090
Liverpool (13090)
$88,492 median income
- 13212
Syracuse (13212)
$81,085 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 $41,738
Syracuse (13210)
$41,738 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13212, 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 (20,356 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 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.
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