🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

13209

Syracuse

ZIP Code 13209 is a standard zip code serving Syracuse, Syracuse, New York (NY), in Onondaga County, United States. It has an estimated population of 13,243 with a median household income of $50,988. 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: 43.084700
Longitude: -76.240500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 12.72 mi²
Water Area: 0.11 mi²
Population Density: 1041.0 people per mi² (75th percentile)
Bounding Box: 43.129953°N, 43.046826°S, -76.192836°E, -76.312862°W

With 13,243 residents spread across 12.72 square miles, this area has a population density of 1041.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

13,243

Population

70th percentile

$50,988

Median Income

55th percentile

$111,900

Median Home Value

40th percentile

12.72 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 13209 is $50,988, and the median home value is $111,900.

Housing

6,104

Total Units

5,717

Occupied Units

93.7%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

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13211

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