13206 ZIP Code — Syracuse, NY
Onondaga County, New York
ZIP code 13206 is located in Syracuse, New York, within Onondaga County. It covers approximately 4.06 square miles and serves a population of 16,713 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.
About ZIP code 13206
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 $119,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $55,806. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,713
population
4.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
13206 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 13206
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13206. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Syracuse | Acceptable |
| Syracuse | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
13203 Syracuse (1.9 mi)
13208 Syracuse (2 mi)
13211 Syracuse (2.4 mi)
13224 Syracuse (2.4 mi)
13225 Syracuse (2.8 mi)
13250 Syracuse (2.8 mi)
13252 Syracuse (2.8 mi)
13251 Syracuse (2.8 mi)
13214 Syracuse (2.8 mi)
13244 Syracuse (3 mi)
13202 Syracuse (3.1 mi)
13210 Syracuse (3.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,713 |
| Population density | 4,117 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0730 |
| Longitude | -76.1044 |
| 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 | 52.5% | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 30.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.5% | 23.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 5.8% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
16,713
Population
4,117
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$55,806
Median household income
$33,393
Per capita income
$119,800
Median home value
$887
Median monthly rent
53.1%
Home ownership
16.6%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
4,748
Housing units
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
539
Under 5
517
530
5–9
509
453
10–14
436
199
15–19
191
543
20–24
521
1,654
25–34
1,589
975
35–44
937
1,072
45–54
1,029
420
55–59
403
817
60–64
785
857
65–74
823
336
75–84
322
131
85+
125
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,291 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 13,422 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,594 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.3%
Black or African American
15.1%
Two or more races
8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Other race
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,866 | 68.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,626 | 15.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,394 | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 665 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 499 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 187 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 141 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.5% | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 30.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.5% | 23.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 5.8% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
11.4%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
24.5%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
10.1%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $55,806 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
33.2%
$100k–$150k
30.5%
$150k–$200k
18.0%
$200k–$300k
7.5%
$300k–$500k
4.4%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,800 |
| Median rent / month | $887 |
| Owner occupied | 53.1% |
| Renter occupied | 46.9% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 56.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% |
| 3 or more | 5.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.8% |
| Electricity | 17.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 2.2% |
| Solar | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,134 | 27.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 925 | 11.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,318 | 29.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,473 | 31.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,753 | 22.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,213 | 28.2% |
| Average household size | 2.12 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.3% | 39.9% |
| Married | 35.2% | 34.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 16.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
25.6%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
13.9%
Bachelor's degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 189 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 203 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,542 | 47.5% |
| High school | 479 | 14.7% |
| College / grad school | 836 | 25.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.1%
Retail trade
13.0%
Professional & management
10.0%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Other services
4.7%
Construction
4.1%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.4% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 25.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.9% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 4.7% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.3 |
Poverty
All people
16.6%
Under 18 years
29.0%
18 and over
13.6%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
26.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 61.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 996 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.7% |
| Under 18 | 8.6% |
| 18–64 years | 15.4% |
| 65 and over | 32.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.3% |
| Public insurance | 48.6% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,657 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 761 | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 256 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 185 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 131 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,975 | 89.6% |
| Born in same state | 14,769 | 88.4% |
| Born in different state | 12,425 | 74.3% |
| Foreign born | 206 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,738 | 10.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,148 | 66.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,705 | 16.2% |
| French | 1,499 | 9% |
| German | 357 | 2.1% |
| Arab | 299 | 1.8% |
| English | 295 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 36 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 25 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.0% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13206
What city is ZIP code 13206 in?
ZIP code 13206 is primarily assigned to Syracuse, New York.
What county is ZIP code 13206 in?
ZIP code 13206 falls within Onondaga County, New York.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13206?
17% of residents in ZIP code 13206 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13206?
The median home value in ZIP code 13206 is $119,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 13206?
ZIP code 13206 has an estimated population of 16,713 residents, with a density of 4,112 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 13206?
The median household income in ZIP code 13206 is $55,806, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 13206 in?
ZIP code 13206 observes the EST timezone.