13142 ZIP Code — Pulaski, NY

Oswego County, New York

ZIP code 13142 is located in Pulaski, New York, within Oswego County. It covers approximately 72.22 square miles and serves a population of 6,044 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 13142

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,554. 46% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 13142 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,044

population

72.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13142 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13142

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pulaski	Acceptable
Pulaski	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13145 Sandy Creek (6 mi) 13083 Lacona (8.5 mi) 13144 Richland (8.6 mi) 13114 Mexico (8.8 mi) 13302 Altmar (9.3 mi) 13131 Parish (10.6 mi) 13661 Mannsville (11.3 mi) 13636 Ellisburg (12.1 mi) 13076 Hastings (14.7 mi) 13493 Williamstown (15.6 mi) 13036 Central Square (16.7 mi) 13103 Mallory (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,044
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	72.22 sq mi
Water area	4.54 sq mi
Latitude	43.5663
Longitude	-76.1363
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	43.1%	42.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	33.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

6,044

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$86,554

Median household income

$41,697

Per capita income

$137,200

Median home value

$819

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

2,690

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

116

5–9

231

10–14

223

220

15–19

212

174

20–24

169

367

25–34

355

378

35–44

366

392

45–54

378

222

55–59

215

214

60–64

206

435

65–74

420

193

75–84

186

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,177	19.5%
18 and over	4,867	80.5%
65 and over	1,302	21.5%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,708	90.9%
Two or more races	265	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	234	3.7%
Other race	62	1%
Black or African American	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	42.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	33.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	23.6%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$86,554

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 32.6%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,200
Median rent / month	$819
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	68.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	30.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.1%
Electricity	20.9%
Propane / LP gas	22.8%
Fuel oil	13.3%
Wood	15.7%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,137	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	388	15.9%
Male householder, no spouse	390	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	527	21.6%
Households with children under 18	809	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	960	39.3%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.2%	25.6%
Married	46.3%	47.2%
Separated	0.4%	2.7%
Widowed	3.4%	11.7%
Divorced	13.6%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	3.6%
Kindergarten	43	4.2%
Elementary school	395	38.2%
High school	456	44.1%
College / grad school	102	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Retail trade 13.7%

Professional & management 10.4%

Construction 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Other services 7.5%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 31.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	35.6%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	769	15.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,808	96.1%
Spanish	61	1.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	59	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,011	99.5%
Born in same state	5,997	99.2%
Born in different state	5,227	86.5%
Foreign born	14	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	33	0.5%
Not a US citizen	33	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	900	14.9%
Italian	835	13.8%
Arab	333	5.5%
German	102	1.7%
English	101	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	35	0.6%
Irish	32	0.5%
Dutch	30	0.5%
Polish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13142

What city is ZIP code 13142 in?

ZIP code 13142 is primarily assigned to Pulaski, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13142 in?

ZIP code 13142 falls within Oswego County, New York.

Does ZIP code 13142 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 13142 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 13142 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 13142 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13142?

The median home value in ZIP code 13142 is $137,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 13142?

ZIP code 13142 has an estimated population of 6,044 residents, with a density of 84 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 13142 in?

ZIP code 13142 observes the EST timezone.