PlainZIP

Syracuse, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13224

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

8,891
1,152/sq mi
$76,500
Median income
$218,900
Median home value
51.2%
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 43%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,152
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13224 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13224 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, home to 8,891 residents across 7.7 square miles, a density of 1,152 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13224 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,500 (17% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $46,257. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Housing costs here run $218,900 for a typical home value (42% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,006 a month; 65.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Onondaga County, letting you compare 13224 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 13224

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13224.

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 13224, 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

8,891

Population

7.7

Area (sq mi)

1,152

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13224?

42.3

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

16.1%

Foreign-Born

White 51.7%
African American 27.2%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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

How ZIP 13224 ranks nationally

Syracuse, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,500 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.2%

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

Owner 65.1%
Renter 34.9%

$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 13224 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 13224 ranks #8 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 13224 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 13224 ranks #2 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
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

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 13224 in? ▼
ZIP code 13224 (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 13224? ▼
ZIP code 13224 in Syracuse, NY has a population of 8,891 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13224? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13224 is $76,500, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13224? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13224 is $218,900, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13224? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13224 is White at 51.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13224? ▼
ZIP code 13224 has 171 business establishments employing approximately 2,694 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13224? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13224 are: Retail trade (35), Other services (except public administration) (27), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13224? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13224 increased by 25.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 13224? ▼
In ZIP code 13224, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13224? ▼
In ZIP code 13224, approximately 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13224? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13224 is 16.5% 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.