13244 ZIP Code — Syracuse, NY

Onondaga County, New York

ZIP code 13244 is located in Syracuse, New York, within Onondaga County. It covers approximately 0.72 square miles and serves a population of 8,384 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 13244

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 13244 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

8,384

population

0.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13244 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13244

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13244. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Syracuse	Acceptable
Syracuse	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13210 Syracuse (0.6 mi) 13202 Syracuse (0.9 mi) 13250 Syracuse (1 mi) 13251 Syracuse (1 mi) 13225 Syracuse (1 mi) 13252 Syracuse (1 mi) 13203 Syracuse (1.8 mi) 13224 Syracuse (1.9 mi) 13205 Syracuse (2.1 mi) 13204 Syracuse (2.4 mi) 13207 Syracuse (2.6 mi) 13208 Syracuse (2.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,384
Population density	11,644 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	0.72 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.0360
Longitude	-76.1358
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	315

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

8,384

Population

11,644

People per sq mi

19.4

Median age

Median household income

$5,088

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

50.0%

Poverty rate

16.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

2,740

15–19

3,468

948

20–24

1,200

25–34

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	121	1.4%
18 and over	8,263	98.6%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.3%

Asian 21.1%

Black or African American 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 3%

Two or more races 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	5,336	61.3%
Asian	1,840	21.1%
Black or African American	662	7.6%
Hispanic or Latino	322	3.7%
Other race	263	3%
Two or more races	224	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	59	0.7%

Household income

$15k–$25k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	87.5%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	32.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	20.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	20.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	35.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	20.0%
2 bedrooms	80.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	100.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	5	100.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	99.8%	100.0%
Married	0.2%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 67.9%

Graduate / professional 32.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	100.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	8,370	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 53.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.0%

Retail trade 18.9%

Information 4.1%

Professional & management 2.7%

Other services 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	32.0%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	3.9%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.3%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	0.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	10.1%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	24.0%
Walk	45.2%
Work from home	19.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.4

Poverty

All people 50.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 50.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.1%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.9%
Public insurance	9.3%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,384	100.0%
Spanish	707	8.4%
Other Indo-European	18	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.1%
Other languages	547	6.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,480	89.2%
Born in same state	7,400	88.3%
Born in different state	3,343	39.9%
Foreign born	80	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	904	10.8%
Not a US citizen	112	12.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	503	6%
French	104	1.2%
Arab	71	0.8%
English	47	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	13	0.2%
German	4	0%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13244

What city is ZIP code 13244 in?

ZIP code 13244 is primarily assigned to Syracuse, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13244 in?

ZIP code 13244 falls within Onondaga County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 13244?

100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13244?

50% of residents in ZIP code 13244 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 13244?

ZIP code 13244 has an estimated population of 8,384 residents, with a density of 11,596 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 13244 in?

ZIP code 13244 observes the EST timezone.