13117 ZIP Code — Montezuma, NY

Cayuga County, New York

ZIP code 13117 is located in Montezuma, New York, within Cayuga County. It covers approximately 0.97 square miles and serves a population of 279 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 13117

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $41,389. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 13117 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

279

population

0.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13117 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13117

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13117. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montezuma	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	279
Population density	288 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	0.97 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	43.0101
Longitude	-76.7038
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	315

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.0%	43.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	31.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

279

Population

288

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$41,389

Median household income

$19,689

Per capita income

$103,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

63.0%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	63	22.6%
18 and over	216	77.4%
65 and over	29	10.4%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 3.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	267	95.7%
Two or more races	11	3.9%
Black or African American	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.0%	43.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	31.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 13.0%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	13.0%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
Median income	$41,389

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 32.4%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	63.0%
Renter occupied	37.0%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	18.2%
1939 or earlier	34.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.9%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	54.6%
3 or more	7.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.4%
Electricity	11.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Wood	14.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	48	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	35	32.4%
Female householder, no spouse	24	22.2%
Households with children under 18	28	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	28	25.9%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.3%	17.0%
Married	55.8%	72.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.5%	1.8%
Divorced	15.4%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 65.5%

Some college, no degree 6.1%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	50	83.3%
High school	10	16.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 39.7%

Manufacturing 26.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Public administration 7.4%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Construction 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Education & healthcare 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.2%
Service	0.8%
Sales & office	28.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	47.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.8%
Carpool	22.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	9.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.1%
Retirement income	5.6%
Supplemental Security	34.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	23.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	13.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.1%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	0.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	276	98.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	279	100.0%
Born in same state	270	96.8%
Born in different state	248	88.9%
Foreign born	9	3.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	53	19%
Italian	47	16.8%
English	16	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	16	5.7%
Arab	12	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	73.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13117

What city is ZIP code 13117 in?

ZIP code 13117 is primarily assigned to Montezuma, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13117 in?

ZIP code 13117 falls within Cayuga County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 13117?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 13117 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 13117 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13117?

The median home value in ZIP code 13117 is $103,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 13117?

The median household income in ZIP code 13117 is $41,389, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 13117 in?

ZIP code 13117 observes the EST timezone.