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Population and households in ZIP 13208
Household size in ZIP 13208
| Period | ZIP 13208 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.50 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.46 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.34 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 13208 run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the Syracuse area overall, where it has 2.34 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 13208
| Period | ZIP 13208 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 38.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.2 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 40.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.5 | 41.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 13208 is young: half of its residents are under 34.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 33.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 57 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 13208
| Period | ZIP 13208 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in ZIP 13208 (15.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 13208 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of New York ZIP codes.
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 13208
Renters in ZIP 13208
| Period | ZIP 13208 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.1% | 31.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.2% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.5% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.9% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 13208: 50.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 35.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the northeast. The renter share is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 13208
| Period | ZIP 13208 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 13208 than nationally: 11.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 13208
| Period | ZIP 13208 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1940 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1963 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1964 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 13208 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 64 have older homes.
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 13208
| Period | ZIP 13208 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $738 | $748 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $743 | $794 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $827 | $911 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,054 | $1,138 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$316 | +$390 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 13208 pays $1,054 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $316 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a bigger share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the center.
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 13208
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 13208
| Period | ZIP 13208 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 28.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 30.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 31.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 35.8% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +7.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 13208: 18.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 47 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 13208
| Period | ZIP 13208 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.7% | 88.6% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.1% | 89.1% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.9% | 90.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.8% | 91.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in ZIP 13208 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 38 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 13208
| Period | ZIP 13208 | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 13208 runs well above the national rate: 9.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 13208 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 13208 | 2.56 | 34.5 | 15.1% | 50.9% | 11.3% | 1945 | $1,054 | 18.6% | 75.8% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 13203 | 2.16 | 37.8 | 13.6% | 63.6% | 14.0% | 1953 | $1,031 | 28.9% | 84.7% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 13211 | 2.45 | 41.1 | 12.7% | 19.8% | 3.6% | 1952 | $1,196 | 19.2% | 93.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 13206 | 2.15 | 40.9 | 9.0% | 41.9% | 6.8% | 1948 | $1,004 | 28.6% | 90.0% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 13202 | 1.93 | 29.3 | 21.5% | 91.4% | 9.9% | 1958 | $1,088 | 33.3% | 78.8% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 13204 | 2.21 | 32.7 | 24.2% | 69.7% | 11.9% | 1943 | $1,064 | 23.7% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 13244 | 1.43 | 22.3 | 12.0% | 100.0% | 10.2% | 1969 | $618 | 20.2% | 79.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 13210 | 1.90 | 26.3 | 8.2% | 68.1% | 24.5% | 1974 | $1,145 | 64.7% | 94.7% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 13224 | 2.28 | 40.9 | 12.1% | 33.7% | 10.4% | 1959 | $1,305 | 52.0% | 91.3% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 13088 | 2.03 | 43.9 | 8.7% | 42.2% | 5.4% | 1968 | $1,301 | 37.5% | 92.8% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 13207 | 2.32 | 40.2 | 17.2% | 34.4% | 10.1% | 1944 | $1,148 | 31.3% | 89.5% | 6.0% |
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 13208. 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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