13156 ZIP Code — Sterling, NY

Cayuga County, New York

ZIP code 13156 is located in Sterling, New York, within Cayuga County. It covers approximately 29.43 square miles and serves a population of 2,169 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 13156

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 $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,521. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 47% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 13156 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,169

population

29.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13156 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13156

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13156. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sterling	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13074 Hannibal (6.4 mi) 13111 Martville (6.6 mi) 13143 Red Creek (8 mi) 14590 Wolcott (11.7 mi) 13033 Cato (11.8 mi) 13126 Oswego (12.3 mi) 13069 Fulton (14.8 mi) 14516 North Rose (15.6 mi) 13135 Phoenix (17.1 mi) 14555 Sodus Point (17.1 mi) 13146 Savannah (18.5 mi) 13166 Weedsport (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,169
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	29.43 sq mi
Water area	2.33 sq mi
Latitude	43.3482
Longitude	-76.6683
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	47.1%	43.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	31.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,169

Population

People per sq mi

55.3

Median age

$59,521

Median household income

$33,732

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

1,565

Housing units

25.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

150

45–54

132

145

55–59

128

60–64

112

128

65–74

113

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	265	12.2%
18 and over	1,904	87.8%
65 and over	594	27.4%
Median age	55.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Other race 4%

Two or more races 1.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,022	88.5%
Hispanic or Latino	117	5.1%
Other race	92	4%
Two or more races	44	1.9%
Black or African American	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	43.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	31.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 31.2%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	31.2%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$59,521

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 27.7%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 29.7%

$200k–$300k 6.1%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	41.7%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	10.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	36.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	54.0%
3 or more	12.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	29.3%
Fuel oil	29.9%
Wood	24.6%
Solar	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	527	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	75	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	252	25.7%
Female householder, no spouse	128	13.0%
Households with children under 18	114	11.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	428	43.6%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	21.4%
Married	51.5%	56.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	11.6%	6.7%
Divorced	11.4%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.4%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 17.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.8%
Kindergarten	5	1.6%
Elementary school	109	34.4%
High school	43	13.6%
College / grad school	148	46.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Construction 18.3%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Retail trade 6.1%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Professional & management 3.6%

Public administration 3.6%

Other services 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.0%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	22.4%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.3%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 3.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	41.0%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	189	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.4%
Public insurance	48.9%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,078	95.8%
Spanish	43	2.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	43	2.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,096	96.6%
Born in same state	2,096	96.6%
Born in different state	1,794	82.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	73	3.4%
Not a US citizen	73	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	521	24%
Italian	400	18.4%
English	175	8.1%
Arab	92	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	33	1.5%
Irish	13	0.6%
Polish	10	0.5%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13156

What city is ZIP code 13156 in?

ZIP code 13156 is primarily assigned to Sterling, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13156 in?

ZIP code 13156 falls within Cayuga County, New York.

Does ZIP code 13156 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 13156 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 13156 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 13156 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 13156 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 13156 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13156?

The median home value in ZIP code 13156 is $150,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 13156 in?

ZIP code 13156 observes the EST timezone.