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Utica, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13502

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

33,257
239/sq mi
$57,835
Median income
$158,000
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Utica pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
239
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13502 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13502 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Utica, Oneida County, New York, with 33,257 residents across 139.3 square miles, a density of 239 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13502 reports a modest median household income of $57,835 (37% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $31,012. The poverty rate stands at 22.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. The typical home here is valued at $158,000 (58% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,042 monthly, and 59.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 13502 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Oneida County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 13502

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Utica, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13502.

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 13502, Utica, 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

33,257

Population

139.3

Area (sq mi)

239

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13502?

37.1

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 70.8%
African American 13.4%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$57,835

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$31,012

Per Capita Income

22.9%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13502 ranks nationally

Utica, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,835 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

15,572

Total Housing Units

14,210

Occupied Units

1,362

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.2%
Renter 40.8%

$158,000

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$1,042

Median Rent

1954

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

295

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+195%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13502 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.7% 200
2021 +9.9% 220
2022 +19.3% 263
2023 +4.4% 275
2024 +7.6% 295

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 744 business establishments in ZIP 13502, employing approximately 18,533 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,060,380,000.

744

Businesses

18,533

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 125 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 104 14.0%
Retail trade 97 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 83 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 64 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 6.0%
Construction 44 5.9%
Finance and insurance 41 5.5%
Wholesale trade 39 5.2%
Manufacturing 31 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 2.4%
Information 16 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.6%
Educational services 12 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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 13502 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 13502 ranks #2 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 13502 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 13502 ranks #null 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
13304 Barneveld, NY 1,684 7.0 mi
13501 Utica, NY 38,546 5.3 mi
13340 Frankfort, NY 8,205 6.7 mi
13403 Marcy, NY 7,372 5.9 mi
13495 Yorkville, NY 2,144 6.2 mi
13431 Poland, NY 2,069 6.5 mi
13417 New York Mills, NY 3,305 7.2 mi
13413 New Hartford, NY 16,135 8.1 mi
13469 Stittville, NY 847 8.7 mi
13319 Chadwicks, NY 1,079 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oneida County

13440 standard
Rome, NY
Pop: 42,986
13501 standard
Utica, NY
Pop: 38,546
13413 standard
New Hartford, NY
Pop: 16,135
13492 standard
Whitesboro, NY
Pop: 11,596
13323 standard
Clinton, NY
Pop: 11,323
13403 standard
Marcy, NY
Pop: 7,372

Related Areas

Oneida County Utica, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13502 in? ▼
ZIP code 13502 (Utica) is located in Oneida County, New York. Oneida County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oneida-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13502? ▼
ZIP code 13502 in Utica, NY has a population of 33,257 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13502? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13502 is $57,835, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13502? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13502 is $158,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13502? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13502 is White at 70.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13502? ▼
ZIP code 13502 has 744 business establishments employing approximately 18,533 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13502? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13502 are: Health care and social assistance (125), Accommodation and food services (104), Retail trade (97). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13502? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13502 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 13502? ▼
In ZIP code 13502, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 13502? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13502 is 19.9 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 13502? ▼
In ZIP code 13502, approximately 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13502? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13502 is 22.9% 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.