13502 ZIP Code — Utica, NY

Oneida County, New York

ZIP code 13502 is located in Utica, New York, within Oneida County. It covers approximately 51.43 square miles and serves a population of 33,962 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315/680.

About ZIP code 13502

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 $138,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $53,548. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% 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 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 13502 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

33,962

population

51.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13502 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13502

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Utica	Acceptable
Utica	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13599 Utica (4.7 mi) 13403 Marcy (5.5 mi) 13304 Barneveld (5.9 mi) 13501 Utica (6.2 mi) 13495 Yorkville (6.4 mi) 13431 Poland (6.8 mi) 13417 New York Mills (7.2 mi) 13413 New Hartford (7.9 mi) 13492 Whitesboro (8 mi) 13340 Frankfort (8.2 mi) 13469 Stittville (8.6 mi) 13354 Holland Patent (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	33,962
Population density	660 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	51.43 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	43.1495
Longitude	-75.1684
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	315/680

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	32.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

33,962

Population

660

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$53,548

Median household income

$29,393

Per capita income

$138,700

Median home value

$919

Median monthly rent

59.0%

Home ownership

23.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

9,611

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,159

Under 5

1,091

973

5–9

917

1,116

10–14

1,051

1,274

15–19

1,200

1,497

20–24

1,410

2,210

25–34

2,081

2,255

35–44

2,124

2,254

45–54

2,122

1,143

55–59

1,077

954

60–64

899

1,675

65–74

1,577

656

75–84

618

324

85+

305

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,420	21.8%
18 and over	26,542	78.2%
65 and over	5,155	15.2%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.9%

Black or African American 12.4%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Asian 4.9%

Other race 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	24,414	67.9%
Black or African American	4,474	12.4%
Two or more races	2,355	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	2,008	5.6%
Asian	1,758	4.9%
Other race	901	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	60	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	32.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$53,548

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,700
Median rent / month	$919
Owner occupied	59.0%
Renter occupied	41.0%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	54.6%
Large apartment buildings	8.3%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	18.7%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	37.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.8%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	10.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.8%
Electricity	12.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%
Fuel oil	6.0%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,830	35.9%
Cohabiting couple	1,522	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	3,208	23.8%
Female householder, no spouse	3,911	29.0%
Households with children under 18	3,958	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,820	28.4%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.4%	38.3%
Married	36.7%	39.8%
Separated	2.3%	1.9%
Widowed	2.6%	9.1%
Divorced	9.1%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	644	7.1%
Kindergarten	307	3.4%
Elementary school	3,284	36.0%
High school	1,551	17.0%
College / grad school	3,332	36.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Retail trade 12.5%

Professional & management 10.5%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Public administration 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Construction 4.1%

Other services 4.1%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.5%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.4%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	4.6%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.7

Poverty

All people 23.3%

Under 18 years 36.9%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 44.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,488	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	33.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	53.3%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	31,712	93.4%
Spanish	2,727	8.6%
Other Indo-European	794	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	751	2.4%
Other languages	811	2.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	29,880	88.0%
Born in same state	29,371	86.5%
Born in different state	26,065	76.7%
Foreign born	509	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	4,082	12.0%
Not a US citizen	2,566	62.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,402	13%
French	2,049	6%
Arab	1,888	5.6%
German	429	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	222	0.7%
Irish	105	0.3%
Norwegian	90	0.3%
Polish	52	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13502

What city is ZIP code 13502 in?

ZIP code 13502 is primarily assigned to Utica, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13502 in?

ZIP code 13502 falls within Oneida County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13502?

23% of residents in ZIP code 13502 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13502?

The median home value in ZIP code 13502 is $138,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 13502?

ZIP code 13502 has an estimated population of 33,962 residents, with a density of 660 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 13502?

The median household income in ZIP code 13502 is $53,548, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 13502 in?

ZIP code 13502 observes the EST timezone.