ZIP Code 13224
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Syracuse · Onondaga County · New York
- Population
- 8,891
- Median income
- $76,500
- Median home value
- $218,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 51.2%
- Land area
- 7.7 sq mi
1,152/sq mi
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.3
New York
ZIP code 13224 in Syracuse, New York has a population of 8,891. The median household income is $76,500, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $218,900, 21% below the US average. 51.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 13224 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.7 square miles in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. The area is home to 8,891 residents, producing a population density of 1,152 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 13224 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13224 sits at $76,500 (17% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $46,257. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $218,900 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $1,006 per month, and 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13224 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Onondaga County, so you can benchmark 13224 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 13224
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13224.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 13
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 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 13224, 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
8,891
Population
7.7
Area (sq mi)
1,152
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13224?
42.3
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
16.1%
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?
$76,500
Median Household Income
-17% vs state
$46,257
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
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?
4,124
Total Housing Units
3,800
Occupied Units
324
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,900
Median Home Value
-42% vs state
$1,006
Median Rent
1957
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
+25.3%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 13224 have increased 25.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 174 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 196 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 215 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 237 |
| 2024 | +25.3% | 297 |
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 171 business establishments in ZIP 13224, employing approximately 2,694 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,593,000.
171
Businesses
2,694
Employees
$93.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 35 | 20.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.7% |
| Construction | 7 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.8% |
| Information | 3 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.8% |
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 13224 vs 13214 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13214 | Syracuse, NY | 8,793 | 1.4 mi |
| 13210 | Syracuse, NY | 27,606 | 1.3 mi |
| 13206 | Syracuse, NY | 16,443 | 2.5 mi |
| 13202 | Syracuse, NY | 5,438 | 2.5 mi |
| 13203 | Syracuse, NY | 16,029 | 2.3 mi |
| 13205 | Syracuse, NY | 19,201 | 3.0 mi |
| 13211 | Syracuse, NY | 6,517 | 4.7 mi |
| 13208 | Syracuse, NY | 22,854 | 3.6 mi |
| 13207 | Syracuse, NY | 13,897 | 3.5 mi |
| 13204 | Syracuse, NY | 19,931 | 3.9 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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