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Syracuse, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13215

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

15,245
173/sq mi
$113,864
Median income
$304,900
Median home value
50.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Syracuse pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
173
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13215 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13215 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, home to 15,245 residents across 87.9 square miles, a density of 173 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13215 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,864 (23% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $59,258. Local economic indicators show a 3.1% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $304,900 for a typical home value (19% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,343 a month; 82.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 22 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 13215 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 13215

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13215.

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 13215, 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

15,245

Population

87.9

Area (sq mi)

173

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13215?

44.9

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 5.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$113,864

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$59,258

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13215 ranks nationally

Syracuse, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,864 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,915

Total Housing Units

5,654

Occupied Units

261

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$304,900

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,343

Median Rent

1978

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

+12.3%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13215 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 159
2021 +10.1% 175
2022 +16.2% 204
2023 +10.7% 226
2024 +12.3% 253

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 181 business establishments in ZIP 13215, employing approximately 2,864 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,343,000.

181

Businesses

2,864

Employees

$166.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 31 17.1%
Construction 27 14.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 13.8%
Retail trade 16 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 13 7.2%
Other services (except public administration) 10 5.5%
Finance and insurance 9 5.0%
Wholesale trade 8 4.4%
Information 7 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.8%
Educational services 4 2.2%

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 13215 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 13215 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 13215 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 13215 ranks the highest 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
13219 Syracuse, NY 15,363 4.2 mi
13120 Nedrow, NY 2,328 4.0 mi
13207 Syracuse, NY 13,897 4.1 mi
13108 Marcellus, NY 6,175 5.1 mi
13205 Syracuse, NY 19,201 4.8 mi
13209 Syracuse, NY 13,243 7.3 mi
13204 Syracuse, NY 19,931 5.6 mi
13110 Marietta, NY 2,338 6.6 mi
13202 Syracuse, NY 5,438 6.0 mi
13031 Camillus, NY 15,551 6.0 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
13212 standard
Syracuse, NY
Pop: 20,356

Related Areas

Onondaga County Syracuse, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13215 in? ▼
ZIP code 13215 (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 13215? ▼
ZIP code 13215 in Syracuse, NY has a population of 15,245 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13215? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13215 is $113,864, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13215? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13215 is $304,900, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13215? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13215 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13215? ▼
ZIP code 13215 has 181 business establishments employing approximately 2,864 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13215? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13215 are: Health care and social assistance (31), Construction (27), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13215? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13215 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 13215? ▼
In ZIP code 13215, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.3% 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 13215? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13215 is 21.6 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 13215? ▼
In ZIP code 13215, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13215? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13215 is 3.1% 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.