13053 ZIP Code — Dryden, NY

Tompkins County, New York

ZIP code 13053 is located in Dryden, New York, within Tompkins County. It covers approximately 34.81 square miles and serves a population of 4,717 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 13053

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $213,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $81,429. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 13053 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,717

population

34.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dryden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13068 Freeville (5.4 mi) 14881 Slaterville Springs (6.7 mi) 13835 Richford (8.2 mi) 14817 Brooktondale (8.8 mi) 13073 Groton (9.9 mi) 13803 Marathon (10 mi) 13045 Cortland (10.4 mi) 14853 Ithaca (10.8 mi) 13736 Berkshire (12.2 mi) 14850 Ithaca (13.5 mi) 13101 Mc Graw (13.6 mi) 13092 Locke (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,717
Population density	136 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	34.81 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	42.4761
Longitude	-76.2701
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	607

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	42.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	29.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	20.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	7.7%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,717

Population

136

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$81,429

Median household income

$38,007

Per capita income

$213,900

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,499

Housing units

43.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

147

Under 5

174

5–9

105

10–14

334

15–19

396

120

20–24

143

205

25–34

244

236

35–44

280

267

45–54

317

55–59

117

185

60–64

220

274

65–74

325

102

75–84

120

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	866	18.4%
18 and over	3,851	81.6%
65 and over	879	18.6%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Two or more races 4.7%

Asian 3.7%

Other race 1.7%

Black or African American 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	4,137	83.5%
Hispanic or Latino	238	4.8%
Two or more races	232	4.7%
Asian	183	3.7%
Other race	84	1.7%
Black or African American	81	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	42.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	29.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	20.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	7.7%	11.5%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	11.6%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$81,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 35.8%

$300k–$500k 17.9%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$213,900
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	65.2%
Large apartment buildings	5.3%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	25.0%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	18.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.3%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.9%
Electricity	23.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Fuel oil	12.9%
Wood	3.4%
Solar	1.4%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	963	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	185	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	243	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	449	24.4%
Households with children under 18	529	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	649	35.3%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.6%	33.6%
Married	50.4%	47.1%
Separated	4.6%	1.7%
Widowed	0.4%	5.3%
Divorced	7.0%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 22.4%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 23.2%

Graduate / professional 20.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	43.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	4.0%
Kindergarten	31	2.3%
Elementary school	270	20.2%
High school	238	17.8%
College / grad school	744	55.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.5%

Professional & management 14.5%

Retail trade 9.9%

Construction 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Public administration 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Information 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.1%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.5%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	6.4%
Work from home	13.9%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 40.2%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 73.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.1%
High blood pressure	25.3%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	7.3%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	20.2%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	207	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	24.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,396	93.2%
Spanish	68	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	60	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,505	95.5%
Born in same state	4,452	94.4%
Born in different state	3,263	69.2%
Foreign born	53	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	212	4.5%
Not a US citizen	103	48.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	934	19.8%
French	713	15.1%
Arab	268	5.7%
English	176	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	72	1.5%
Irish	26	0.6%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13053

What city is ZIP code 13053 in?

ZIP code 13053 is primarily assigned to Dryden, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13053 in?

ZIP code 13053 falls within Tompkins County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13053?

19% of residents in ZIP code 13053 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 13053 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 13053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 13053?

ZIP code 13053 has an estimated population of 4,717 residents, with a density of 136 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13053?

The median home value in ZIP code 13053 is $213,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 13053 in?

ZIP code 13053 observes the EST timezone.