13147 ZIP Code — Scipio Center, NY

Cayuga County, New York

ZIP code 13147 is located in Scipio Center, New York, within Cayuga County. It covers approximately 35.35 square miles and serves a population of 929 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 13147

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 $139,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,083. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 13147 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

929

population

35.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13147 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13147

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13147. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scipio Center	Acceptable
Scipio Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13026 Aurora (6 mi) 13160 Union Springs (6.7 mi) 13071 Genoa (7 mi) 13118 Moravia (7.7 mi) 13081 King Ferry (7.9 mi) 13021 Auburn (9.5 mi) 13024 Auburn (10.8 mi) 13092 Locke (11.4 mi) 13034 Cayuga (12.2 mi) 13152 Skaneateles (13.4 mi) 14521 Ovid (13.4 mi) 14882 Lansing (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	929
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	35.35 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.7760
Longitude	-76.5566
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	315

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	43.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	31.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

929

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$71,083

Median household income

$30,779

Per capita income

$139,700

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

381

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	163	17.5%
18 and over	766	82.5%
65 and over	204	22.0%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.2%

Black or African American 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Other race 3.5%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	845	87.2%
Black or African American	44	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	40	4.1%
Other race	34	3.5%
Two or more races	6	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	43.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	31.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$71,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 31.6%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,700
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	85.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	40.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	43.5%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	9.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Electricity	7.0%
Propane / LP gas	21.2%
Fuel oil	42.9%
Wood	15.0%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	167	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	59	16.4%
Male householder, no spouse	79	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	54	15.0%
Households with children under 18	81	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	142	39.6%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.5%	22.1%
Married	40.2%	52.1%
Separated	1.5%	2.4%
Widowed	2.2%	9.7%
Divorced	12.6%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	4.0%
Kindergarten	7	4.7%
Elementary school	72	48.3%
High school	27	18.1%
College / grad school	37	24.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 16.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.4%

Retail trade 15.2%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Construction 6.5%

Professional & management 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Public administration 4.2%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.5%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	20.6%
Other means	6.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	34.0%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	29.3%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	21.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.6%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	13.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	871	93.8%
Spanish	57	6.5%
Other Indo-European	46	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	853	91.8%
Born in same state	853	91.8%
Born in different state	748	80.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	76	8.2%
Not a US citizen	32	42.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	254	27.3%
Italian	185	19.9%
Arab	74	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	53	5.7%
Polish	3	0.3%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13147

What city is ZIP code 13147 in?

ZIP code 13147 is primarily assigned to Scipio Center, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13147 in?

ZIP code 13147 falls within Cayuga County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 13147?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 13147 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 13147 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 13147 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 13147 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13147?

The median home value in ZIP code 13147 is $139,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 13147 in?

ZIP code 13147 observes the EST timezone.