🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

13203

Syracuse

ZIP Code 13203 is a standard zip code serving Syracuse, Syracuse, New York (NY), in Onondaga County, United States. It has an estimated population of 16,029 with a median household income of $26,250. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New York (NY)
County: Onondaga
City: Syracuse
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 43.060700
Longitude: -76.136900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 1.70 mi²
Population Density: 9430.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box: 43.072959°N, 43.050846°S, -76.121868°E, -76.153576°W

With 16,029 residents spread across 1.70 square miles, this area has a population density of 9430.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

16,029

Population

75th percentile

$26,250

Median Income

5th percentile

$99,900

Median Home Value

35th percentile

1.70 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 13203 is $26,250, and the median home value is $99,900. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

8,328

Total Units

7,205

Occupied Units

86.5%

Occupancy Rate

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