ZIP Code 13214
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Syracuse · Onondaga County · New York
- Population
- 8,793
- Median income
- $98,000
- Median home value
- $236,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 51.9%
- Land area
- 9.5 sq mi
929/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.6
New York
ZIP code 13214 in Syracuse, New York has a population of 8,793. The median household income is $98,000, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $236,000, 15% below the US average. 51.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 13214 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.5 square miles in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. The area is home to 8,793 residents, producing a population density of 929 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 13214 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13214 sits at $98,000 (6% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,131. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $236,000 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $1,141 per month, and 68.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13214 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Onondaga County, so you can benchmark 13214 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 13214
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13214.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
41 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13214, Syracuse, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,793
Population
9.5
Area (sq mi)
929
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13214?
35.6
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
7.7%
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?
$98,000
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$43,131
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,282
Total Housing Units
3,066
Occupied Units
216
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,000
Median Home Value
-38% vs state
$1,141
Median Rent
1956
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 13214 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 170 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 183 |
| 2022 | +8.8% | 199 |
| 2023 | +33.2% | 265 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 279 |
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 359 business establishments in ZIP 13214, employing approximately 8,867 people with a combined annual payroll of $503,240,000.
359
Businesses
8,867
Employees
$503.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 74 | 20.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 11.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 12 | 3.3% |
| Information | 10 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Construction | 6 | 1.7% |
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 13214 vs 13224 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13224 | Syracuse, NY | 8,891 | 1.4 mi |
| 13210 | Syracuse, NY | 27,606 | 2.7 mi |
| 13206 | Syracuse, NY | 16,443 | 2.9 mi |
| 13066 | Fayetteville, NY | 12,390 | 3.6 mi |
| 13202 | Syracuse, NY | 5,438 | 3.9 mi |
| 13203 | Syracuse, NY | 16,029 | 3.4 mi |
| 13078 | Jamesville, NY | 9,866 | 5.4 mi |
| 13057 | East Syracuse, NY | 14,992 | 4.3 mi |
| 13205 | Syracuse, NY | 19,201 | 4.1 mi |
| 13116 | Minoa, NY | 3,457 | 4.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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