13205 ZIP Code — Syracuse, NY

Onondaga County, New York

ZIP code 13205 is located in Syracuse, New York, within Onondaga County. It covers approximately 3.62 square miles and serves a population of 18,069 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 13205

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 $93,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

Median household income is $37,510. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 13205 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

18,069

population

3.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13205 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13205

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13205. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Syracuse	Acceptable
Syracuse	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13207 Syracuse (1.5 mi) 13210 Syracuse (1.8 mi) 13244 Syracuse (2.1 mi) 13202 Syracuse (2.6 mi) 13225 Syracuse (2.9 mi) 13252 Syracuse (2.9 mi) 13251 Syracuse (2.9 mi) 13250 Syracuse (2.9 mi) 13224 Syracuse (3.1 mi) 13204 Syracuse (3.9 mi) 13203 Syracuse (3.9 mi) 13214 Syracuse (4.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,069
Population density	4,991 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	3.62 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.0061
Longitude	-76.1413
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	68.1%	40.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	30.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	23.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	5.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

18,069

Population

4,991

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$37,510

Median household income

$23,906

Per capita income

$93,000

Median home value

$870

Median monthly rent

45.6%

Home ownership

28.4%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

5,058

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

584

Under 5

692

556

5–9

659

521

10–14

617

15–19

731

615

20–24

727

1,037

25–34

1,227

804

35–44

951

802

45–54

949

518

55–59

614

476

60–64

564

935

65–74

1,106

450

75–84

532

360

85+

425

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,686	25.9%
18 and over	13,383	74.1%
65 and over	3,808	21.1%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 42.9%

White 34.2%

Two or more races 8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Other race 3.8%

Asian 3.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	8,284	42.9%
White	6,617	34.2%
Two or more races	1,537	8%
Hispanic or Latino	1,263	6.5%
Other race	734	3.8%
Asian	699	3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	198	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.1%	40.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	30.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	23.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	5.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 13.1%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 17.8%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.1%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	17.8%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$37,510

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 42.8%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 3.2%

$300k–$500k 1.5%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,000
Median rent / month	$870
Owner occupied	45.6%
Renter occupied	54.4%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	47.2%
Large apartment buildings	19.8%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	0.8%
1990–1999	2.7%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	17.7%
1940–1949	11.1%
1939 or earlier	34.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	16.6%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	30.3%
1 vehicle	46.0%
2 vehicles	17.9%
3 or more	5.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.7%
Electricity	19.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,657	22.9%
Cohabiting couple	490	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,596	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	3,480	48.2%
Households with children under 18	2,414	33.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,540	35.2%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.9%	42.9%
Married	32.0%	26.5%
Separated	1.3%	3.8%
Widowed	4.7%	11.1%
Divorced	13.1%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 32.2%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	346	7.4%
Kindergarten	301	6.4%
Elementary school	1,838	39.3%
High school	1,222	26.2%
College / grad school	965	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Retail trade 9.6%

Professional & management 7.3%

Public administration 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	30.2%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.4%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	11.1%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.2

Poverty

All people 28.4%

Under 18 years 39.6%

18 and over 24.3%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 36.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	7.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.4%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.0%
Visited dentist	50.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,043	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	20.6%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.9%
Public insurance	62.1%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,793	92.9%
Spanish	1,018	6.1%
Other Indo-European	227	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	93	0.6%
Other languages	340	2.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,153	89.4%
Born in same state	15,906	88.0%
Born in different state	12,962	71.7%
Foreign born	247	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	1,916	10.6%
Not a US citizen	1,025	53.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,134	6.3%
French	1,091	6%
Arab	661	3.7%
English	184	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	114	0.6%
Polish	78	0.4%
Dutch	10	0.1%
Irish	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13205

What city is ZIP code 13205 in?

ZIP code 13205 is primarily assigned to Syracuse, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13205 in?

ZIP code 13205 falls within Onondaga County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13205?

28% of residents in ZIP code 13205 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 13205 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 13205 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13205?

The median home value in ZIP code 13205 is $93,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 13205?

Health data for ZIP code 13205 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 13205 in?

ZIP code 13205 observes the EST timezone.