ZIP Code 13501
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Utica · Oneida County · New York
- Population
- 38,546
- Median income
- $52,548
- Median home value
- $157,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.3%
- Land area
- 22.7 sq mi
1,701/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.3
New York
ZIP code 13501 in Utica, New York has a population of 38,546. The median household income is $52,548, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $157,500, 43% below the US average. 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 13501 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.7 square miles in Utica, Oneida County, New York. The area is home to 38,546 residents, producing a population density of 1,701 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 13501 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13501 sits at $52,548 (43% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $27,818. The poverty rate stands at 27.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $157,500 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $877 per month, and 50.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13501 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oneida County, so you can benchmark 13501 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 13501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13501.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
108 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
90 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 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 13501, Utica, 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
38,546
Population
22.7
Area (sq mi)
1,701
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13501?
36.3
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
26.2%
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?
$52,548
Median Household Income
-43% vs state
$27,818
Per Capita Income
27.0%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 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?
17,076
Total Housing Units
15,428
Occupied Units
1,648
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,500
Median Home Value
-58% vs state
$877
Median Rent
1938
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
+11.7%
YoY Change (2024)
303
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+203%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 13501 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 184 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 206 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 237 |
| 2023 | +14.3% | 271 |
| 2024 | +11.7% | 303 |
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 659 business establishments in ZIP 13501, employing approximately 12,889 people with a combined annual payroll of $547,954,000.
659
Businesses
12,889
Employees
$548.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 108 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 95 | 14.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 90 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 56 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.0% |
| Information | 10 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.8% |
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 13501 vs 13413 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13413 | New Hartford, NY | 16,135 | 3.0 mi |
| 13495 | Yorkville, NY | 2,144 | 3.3 mi |
| 13417 | New York Mills, NY | 3,305 | 3.7 mi |
| 13319 | Chadwicks, NY | 1,079 | 4.3 mi |
| 13456 | Sauquoit, NY | 4,164 | 5.8 mi |
| 13502 | Utica, NY | 33,257 | 5.3 mi |
| 13403 | Marcy, NY | 7,372 | 6.5 mi |
| 13322 | Clayville, NY | 1,076 | 8.1 mi |
| 13492 | Whitesboro, NY | 11,596 | 5.8 mi |
| 13340 | Frankfort, NY | 8,205 | 6.1 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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