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Population and households in ZIP 13205
Household size in ZIP 13205
| Period | ZIP 13205 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.50 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.46 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.34 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 13205 has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the Syracuse area as a whole, where it has 2.34 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.58, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 13205
| Period | ZIP 13205 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 38.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.4 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 40.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 41.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.8 | +2.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 41.5, the median age in ZIP 13205 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.7, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 13205
| Period | ZIP 13205 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in ZIP 13205 (22.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 13205
Renters in ZIP 13205
| Period | ZIP 13205 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.6% | 31.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.4% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.1% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.7% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 13205 rent: 56.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 45.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.2 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 13205
| Period | ZIP 13205 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.4% of the housing in ZIP 13205, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 13205
| Period | ZIP 13205 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1963 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1964 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 13205 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1948 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 13205
| Period | ZIP 13205 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $763 | $748 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $822 | $794 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $914 | $911 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,133 | $1,138 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$370 | +$390 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 13205 costs $1,133 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $370 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 13205
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 13205
| Period | ZIP 13205 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 28.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 30.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 31.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 35.8% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 13205 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 13205
| Period | ZIP 13205 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.3% | 88.6% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.6% | 89.1% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.1% | 90.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.4% | 91.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in ZIP 13205 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 13205 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five New York ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 13205
| Period | ZIP 13205 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 13205: 9.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 69 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 13205 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 13205 | 2.52 | 41.5 | 22.9% | 56.7% | 16.4% | 1952 | $1,133 | 23.7% | 82.4% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 13207 | 2.32 | 40.2 | 17.2% | 34.4% | 10.1% | 1944 | $1,148 | 31.3% | 89.5% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 13210 | 1.90 | 26.3 | 8.2% | 68.1% | 24.5% | 1974 | $1,145 | 64.7% | 94.7% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 13244 | 1.43 | 22.3 | 12.0% | 100.0% | 10.2% | 1969 | $618 | 20.2% | 79.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 13202 | 1.93 | 29.3 | 21.5% | 91.4% | 9.9% | 1958 | $1,088 | 33.3% | 78.8% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 13224 | 2.28 | 40.9 | 12.1% | 33.7% | 10.4% | 1959 | $1,305 | 52.0% | 91.3% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 13204 | 2.21 | 32.7 | 24.2% | 69.7% | 11.9% | 1943 | $1,064 | 23.7% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 13078 | 2.55 | 46.0 | 5.5% | 16.5% | 2.8% | 1981 | $1,361 | 54.1% | 92.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 13215 | 2.44 | 46.6 | 7.0% | 17.8% | 4.5% | 1979 | $1,465 | 50.9% | 96.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 13203 | 2.16 | 37.8 | 13.6% | 63.6% | 14.0% | 1953 | $1,031 | 28.9% | 84.7% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 13120 | 1.96 | 57.0 | 23.3% | 9.9% | 3.0% | 1958 | $1,180 | 10.8% | 88.0% | 0.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 13205. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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