🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

13212

Syracuse

ZIP Code 13212 is a standard zip code serving Syracuse, Syracuse, New York (NY), in Onondaga County, United States. It has an estimated population of 20,356 with a median household income of $51,997. 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: 43.122600
Longitude: -76.128400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 10.59 mi²
Population Density: 1922.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 43.152818°N, 43.089617°S, -76.078491°E, -76.177118°W

With 20,356 residents spread across 10.59 square miles, this area has a population density of 1922.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

20,356

Population

80th percentile

$51,997

Median Income

55th percentile

$111,100

Median Home Value

40th percentile

10.59 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 13212 is $51,997, and the median home value is $111,100.

Housing

9,118

Total Units

8,775

Occupied Units

96.2%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

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13205

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13206

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13207

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13208

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13209

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13210

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