13224 ZIP Code — Syracuse, NY

Onondaga County, New York

ZIP code 13224 is located in Syracuse, New York, within Onondaga County. It covers approximately 2.87 square miles and serves a population of 8,881 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 13224

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 $188,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $78,030. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 13224 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,881

population

2.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13224 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13224

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13224. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Syracuse	Acceptable
Syracuse	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13214 Syracuse (1.3 mi) 13210 Syracuse (1.5 mi) 13244 Syracuse (1.9 mi) 13206 Syracuse (2.4 mi) 13203 Syracuse (2.5 mi) 13251 Syracuse (2.6 mi) 13252 Syracuse (2.6 mi) 13225 Syracuse (2.6 mi) 13250 Syracuse (2.6 mi) 13202 Syracuse (2.6 mi) 13205 Syracuse (3.1 mi) 13208 Syracuse (3.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,881
Population density	3,094 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	2.87 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.0384
Longitude	-76.0991
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	38.6%	40.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	30.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	23.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.9%	5.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

8,881

Population

3,094

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$78,030

Median household income

$42,611

Per capita income

$188,200

Median home value

$979

Median monthly rent

65.1%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

2,680

Housing units

53.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

244

Under 5

271

268

5–9

297

337

10–14

373

196

15–19

217

270

20–24

299

472

25–34

522

533

35–44

591

628

45–54

695

199

55–59

220

215

60–64

238

588

65–74

652

245

75–84

271

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,001	22.5%
18 and over	6,880	77.5%
65 and over	1,796	20.2%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.9%

Black or African American 30.3%

Two or more races 9.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Asian 5.4%

Other race 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,351	45.9%
Black or African American	2,874	30.3%
Two or more races	866	9.1%
Hispanic or Latino	603	6.4%
Asian	513	5.4%
Other race	245	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	40.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	30.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	23.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.9%	5.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$78,030

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,200
Median rent / month	$979
Owner occupied	65.1%
Renter occupied	34.9%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	7.9%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	26.5%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	29.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	37.9%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.7%
1 vehicle	43.5%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	10.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.2%
Electricity	20.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,347	37.1%
Cohabiting couple	335	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	518	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,432	39.4%
Households with children under 18	1,059	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,421	39.1%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.7%	40.1%
Married	47.0%	39.9%
Separated	3.8%	0.4%
Widowed	1.4%	9.2%
Divorced	8.2%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 15.3%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 21.7%

Graduate / professional 31.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	53.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	256	11.4%
Kindergarten	98	4.4%
Elementary school	1,012	45.2%
High school	342	15.3%
College / grad school	529	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Professional & management 16.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Retail trade 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Public administration 4.2%

Information 4.1%

Construction 3.8%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.2%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	3.2%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.8%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	6.5%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	14.5%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 34.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	151	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	18.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,366	94.2%
Spanish	421	5.0%
Other Indo-European	195	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	181	2.2%
Other languages	18	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,646	86.1%
Born in same state	7,464	84.0%
Born in different state	5,902	66.5%
Foreign born	182	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,235	13.9%
Not a US citizen	780	63.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	855	9.6%
Italian	734	8.3%
Arab	177	2%
English	129	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	47	0.5%
German	44	0.5%
Irish	24	0.3%
Norwegian	21	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13224

What city is ZIP code 13224 in?

ZIP code 13224 is primarily assigned to Syracuse, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13224 in?

ZIP code 13224 falls within Onondaga County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 13224?

54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 13224 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 13224 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13224?

The median home value in ZIP code 13224 is $188,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 13224?

ZIP code 13224 has an estimated population of 8,881 residents, with a density of 3,096 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 13224 in?

ZIP code 13224 observes the EST timezone.