Zip code 13205: Syracuse, New York

Q: What city is zip code 13205?

13205 is assigned to Syracuse, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 13205 in?

13205 is in Onondaga County, New York.

Q: What is the population of 13205?

About 19,137 people live in 13205, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 13205?

The median household income in 13205 is $38,497.

Q: What zip codes are near 13205?

The closest zip codes to 13205 are 13207, 13244, 13210, 13202, 13201.

Residential delivery areaOnondaga CountyEastern Time

Population

19,137

Median household income

$38K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$99K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$993/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.6 sq mi

5,282 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 13205

13205 is an urban zip code in Syracuse, New York (Onondaga County), covering 3.6 sq mi of land. About 19,137 people live here, or 5,282 per square mile. The median resident is 38.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $38,497 a year, about 48% of the national median of $80,734. 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $99,000, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 46% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $993 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.4 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.

How 13205 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers18.1%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%116th of 1,685 in NY
Poverty rate31.5%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%72nd of 1,679 in NY
Unemployment rate9.4%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%190th of 1,685 in NY
Residents 65 and older24.4%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%434th of 1,693 in NY
Diversity index66.6
87th
U.S. 61.4 · NY 65.5117th of 1,693 in NY
Housing vacancy15.2%
87th
U.S. 10.1% · NY 10%627th of 1,675 in NY
Rent-burdened renters61.7%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%326th of 1,579 in NY
Residents under 1827%
86th
U.S. 22% · NY 20.5%162nd of 1,693 in NY
Income inequality (Gini)0.487
84th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NY 0.517315th of 1,669 in NY
Population density5,282/sq mi
82nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi289th of 1,693 in NY
Government workers17.4%
74th
U.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%909th of 1,685 in NY
Foreign-born residents10.5%
52nd
U.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%528th of 1,693 in NY
Veterans5.6%
47th
U.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%820th of 1,693 in NY
Tech workers2.6%
45th
U.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%663rd of 1,685 in NY
Median age38.1
43rd
U.S. 38.9 · NY 39.81,347th of 1,693 in NY
Work from home10.4%
37th
U.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%945th of 1,685 in NY
Population19,137
30th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,366342nd of 1,693 in NY
Bachelor's degree or higher22.4%
27th
U.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%1,233rd of 1,691 in NY
Median gross rent$993
21st
U.S. $1,413 · NY $1,621895th of 1,367 in NY
Broadband access86.5%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%1,289th of 1,673 in NY
Homeownership rate45.7%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%1,480th of 1,673 in NY
Uninsured rate3.2%
14th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%918th of 1,689 in NY
Per capita income$23,322
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,7121,616th of 1,690 in NY
Self-employed workers5.4%
6th
U.S. 10% · NY 9.7%1,432nd of 1,685 in NY
Median earnings per worker$32,421
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NY $55,3211,587th of 1,676 in NY
Average commute17.4 min
4th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min1,517th of 1,618 in NY
Median household income$38,497
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NY $85,9741,575th of 1,602 in NY
Median home value$99,000
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · NY $423,8001,551st of 1,614 in NY

Measure	13205	Onondaga	NY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NY
Healthcare workers	18.1%	12.4%	11.8%	9.7%	99th	116th of 1,685
Poverty rateWeakness	31.5%	13.8%	14%	12.5%	97th	72nd of 1,679
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.4%	5.2%	6.4%	5.2%	92nd	190th of 1,685
Residents 65 and older	24.4%	18.7%	17.9%	17.2%	91st	434th of 1,693
Diversity index	66.6	43.7	65.5	61.4	87th	117th of 1,693
Housing vacancy	15.2%	6.7%	10%	10.1%	87th	627th of 1,675
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	61.7%	50.3%	52.1%	51.1%	87th	326th of 1,579
Residents under 18	27%	20.9%	20.5%	22%	86th	162nd of 1,693
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.487	0.464	0.517	0.483	84th	315th of 1,669
Population density	5,282/sq mi	605/sq mi	421/sq mi	95/sq mi	82nd	289th of 1,693
Government workers	17.4%	18.4%	16.4%	14.5%	74th	909th of 1,685
Foreign-born residents	10.5%	7.9%	22.8%	14.1%	52nd	528th of 1,693
Veterans	5.6%	5.5%	3.7%	6.2%	47th	820th of 1,693
Tech workers	2.6%	3.5%	3.5%	3.8%	45th	663rd of 1,685
Median age	38.1	39.6	39.8	38.9	43rd	1,347th of 1,693
Work from home	10.4%	13.1%	14.9%	15.1%	37th	945th of 1,685
Population	19,137	471,129	19,852,366	334,922,499	30th	342nd of 1,693
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.4%	39.2%	40.2%	35.7%	27th	1,233rd of 1,691
Median gross rent	$993	$1,108	$1,621	$1,413	21st	895th of 1,367
Broadband accessWeakness	86.5%	91.6%	90.8%	91%	17th	1,289th of 1,673
Homeownership rateWeakness	45.7%	65.9%	54.3%	65.2%	14th	1,480th of 1,673
Uninsured rateStrength	3.2%	3.3%	5.1%	8.4%	14th	918th of 1,689
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,322	$43,166	$50,712	$44,673	6th	1,616th of 1,690
Self-employed workers	5.4%	8.1%	9.7%	10%	6th	1,432nd of 1,685
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,421	$51,724	$55,321	$49,666	5th	1,587th of 1,676
Average commuteStrength	17.4 min	20.2 min	32.6 min	26.4 min	4th	1,517th of 1,618
Median household incomeWeakness	$38,497	$76,945	$85,974	$80,734	3rd	1,575th of 1,602
Median home value	$99,000	$200,200	$423,800	$332,700	2nd	1,551st of 1,614

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

45–54

11%

55–64

13%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

38.1

Under 18

27%

65 and over

24.4%

Race and ethnicity

White37%
Black43%
Hispanic6%
Asian3%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other2%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

66.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

10.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

82%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 7,402
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 53.5%
Married couples: 23.2%
Living alone: 40.7%
Veterans (of adults): 5.6%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

36%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

13205

$38,497

Onondaga Co.

$76,945

New York

$85,974

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,322

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.487

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

13205

$99,000

Onondaga Co.

$200,200

New York

$423,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

13205

$993

Onondaga Co.

$1,108

New York

$1,621

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

53%

2–4 units

22%

5–19 units

20+ units

20%

Mobile home

0.2%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 8,733
Owner-occupied: 45.7%
Vacant: 15.2%
Median year built: 1953
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 61.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 35.5%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

61%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.6%

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

56%

20–29

23%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

17.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

18%

Transportation and moving

14%

Office and admin

Food service

Sales

Management

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Construction and repair

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

21%

Retail

15%

Education

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$32,421

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	13205	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$60,301	$74,888
Service	$26,969	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,498	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$28,875	$49,199
Production and transportation	$24,233	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

32%

Some college

18%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.1%
Households with broadband: 86.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69.3%
No internet access: 11.6%
Without health insurance: 3.2%
Limited-English households: 4.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Syracuse
State: New York
County: Onondaga County
Center point: 43.0047° N, 76.1416° W
Land area: 3.6 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Syracuse89% of zip
Nedrow (unincorporated)11% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 13205

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
13207	Syracuse, NY	1.2 mi	12,290	$60,720	$123,800
13244	Syracuse, NY	1.6 mi	9,683	—	—
13210	Syracuse, NY	2 mi	19,803	$41,738	$173,600
13202	Syracuse, NY	2.7 mi	7,098	$27,000	$88,500
13201	Syracuse, NY · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
13221	Syracuse, NY · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
13261	Syracuse, NY · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
13089	Liverpool, NY · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
13217	Syracuse, NY · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
13218	Syracuse, NY · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
13224	Syracuse, NY	3.1 mi	8,659	$76,500	$218,900
13225	Syracuse, NY · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 13205

What city is zip code 13205?

13205 is assigned to Syracuse, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 13205 in?

13205 is in Onondaga County, New York.

What is the population of 13205?

About 19,137 people live in 13205, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 13205 in?

13205 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 13205?

The median household income in 13205 is $38,497.

What zip codes are near 13205?

The closest zip codes to 13205 are 13207, 13244, 13210, 13202, 13201.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 13205, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.