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Oneida County
Sylvan Beach, NY
13157
13157 ZIP Code — Sylvan Beach, NY
Oneida County, New York
ZIP code 13157 is located in
Sylvan Beach ,
New York ,
within Oneida County .
It covers approximately 0.42 square miles and serves a population of
535 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 315/680 .
About ZIP code 13157
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $43,029. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 13157 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
535
Population density
1,274 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
065
Geography
Land area
0.42 sq mi
Water area
0.05 sq mi
Latitude
43.2086
Longitude
-75.7292
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
315/680
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.0%
42.4%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
26.0%
32.6%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
9.9%
20.9%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.1%
4.2%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$43,029
Median household income
$107,200
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 88 16.4% 18 and over 447 83.6% 65 and over 127 23.7% Median age 55.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Group Count % White 498 93.1% Two or more races 26 4.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 6 1.1% Asian 5 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.0%
42.4%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
26.0%
32.6%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
9.9%
20.9%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.1%
4.2%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 5.3% $15k–$25k 7.3% $25k–$35k 23.3% $35k–$50k 17.3% $50k–$75k 18.3% $75k–$100k 10.3% $100k–$150k 5.6% $150k–$200k 5.3% $200k+ 3.7% Median income $43,029
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $107,200 Median rent / month $924 Owner occupied 70.8% Renter occupied 29.2% Vacant 56.1% Single-family detached 65.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 24.5% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.60
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.8% 2000–2009 9.6% 1990–1999 13.7% 1980–1989 5.4% 1970–1979 3.5% 1960–1969 5.8% 1950–1959 15.8% 1940–1949 17.7% 1939 or earlier 18.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 12.6% 2 bedrooms 28.6% 3 bedrooms 39.0% 4 bedrooms 15.2% 5+ bedrooms 4.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.6% 1 vehicle 46.2% 2 vehicles 37.5% 3 or more 5.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 26.6% Propane / LP gas 46.8% Fuel oil 10.0% Wood 7.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 85 28.2% Cohabiting couple 27 9.0% Male householder, no spouse 112 37.2% Female householder, no spouse 77 25.6% Households with children under 18 37 12.3% Households with seniors (65+) 104 34.6% Average household size 1.77
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.0% 16.4% Married 39.1% 41.8% Separated 0.0% 4.5% Widowed 17.0% 23.2% Divorced 13.8% 14.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.1%
Some college, no degree
9.8%
Graduate / professional
11.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.9% Bachelor's or higher 19.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 13 18.8% Elementary school 25 36.2% High school 26 37.7% College / grad school 5 7.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Professional & management
2.9%
Public administration
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.4% Service 21.1% Sales & office 19.9% Natural resources & construction 15.8% Production & transportation 5.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.3% Government 11.7% Self-employed 7.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 65.5% Carpool 28.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 6.4% Avg commute (minutes) 37.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.2% Retirement income 42.9% Supplemental Security 5.3% Cash public assistance 4.3% Food stamps / SNAP 22.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.2% High blood pressure 38.8% High cholesterol 40.3% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 32.0% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 9.9% Cancer 8.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.9% Binge drinking 15.9% No physical activity 28.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.3% Depression 19.8% Fair or poor health 15.9% Poor mental health 13.8% Poor physical health 12.6% No health insurance 10.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.4% Visited dentist 62.2% Cholesterol screening 92.8% Teeth loss 15.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 55 12.3%
Disability % Any disability 18.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 17.5% 65 and over 35.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.4% Public insurance 59.4% No insurance 4.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 511 95.5% 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) 535 100.0% Born in same state 535 100.0% Born in different state 443 82.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 89 16.6% Arab 83 15.5% French 30 5.6%
Ancestry Count % Irish 25 4.7% English 22 4.1% Polish 5 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 56.3% Internet access 96.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13157
What city is ZIP code 13157 in?
ZIP code 13157 is primarily assigned to Sylvan Beach, New York.
What county is ZIP code 13157 in?
ZIP code 13157 falls within Oneida County, New York.
Does ZIP code 13157 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 13157 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 13157 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 13157 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13157?
The median home value in ZIP code 13157 is $107,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 13157?
The median household income in ZIP code 13157 is $43,029, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 13157 in?
ZIP code 13157 observes the EST timezone.
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