| City: | Montezuma, New York |
| County: | Cayuga County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:50:36 PM |
| Population: | 197 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 315 / 680 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.0101, -76.7038 |
| Land Area: | 0.967 sq mi |
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Montezuma sits in Cayuga County, New York, where the Seneca River meets the old Erie Canal route. It's a small hamlet of 197 people with 85 households, and despite having rural mail delivery, this is classified as a PO Box Only Zone. Street names like Erie St and Dock St hint at the community's waterway heritage.
The post office maintains 65 PO Boxes for 85 households, a 76% adoption rate. Rural carrier routes handle delivery along State Route 90, Fuller Rd, and the loop roads circling the hamlet. But for many residents, the PO Box remains the preferred or only option.
This isn't a commuter suburb. Over half the workforce (55%) works in transportation, warehousing, or utilities, likely connected to the canal corridor and regional logistics. Another 30% work from home. Median household income sits at $42,750, and homes typically sell around $109,100.
With a median age of 49.3 and 93% owner-occupancy (79 of 85 households own their homes), Montezuma has the feel of a settled, working-class hamlet. Nearly everyone was born in the United States. Only 1 child under 18 lives here. It's the kind of place where longtime residents know each other and the post office serves as a community anchor.
Street names combine state highway access (Route 90, Route 31) with local roads and hints of canal heritage (Erie St, Dock St).
ZIP Code 13117 has 197 residents and 85 households (average 2.32 persons per household). The median age is 49.3 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.7% male and 53.3% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.9%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.5%, much lower than the state average of 14.8% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 197Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 132Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 203.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $63,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 85Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $165,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.32Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 182 | 177 | 161 | 143 | 269 | 274 | 281 | 264 | 287 | 289 | 307 | 279 | 211 | 132 |
| Decennial Census | 188 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 197 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.3
Male Median Age: 49.8
Female Median Age: 48.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 6 |
| Female | 1 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 17 | 6 |
| White: | 181 | 98.37% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.54% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.54% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 184 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 92 | 46.70% | 49.8 years |
| Females: | 105 | 53.30% | 48.6 years |
| Total: | 197 | 100% | 49.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 129 | 97.73% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 2.27% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 132 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 132 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $63,250, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $6,861 (12.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,937. Family households earn a median of $71,094 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $71,094). By gender, male median income is $50,500 and female is $26,875, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $23,625 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 50.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (25.9%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,389 | $55,893 | $55,750 | $44,464 | $54,750 | $50,833 | $47,417 | $55,000 | $50,313 | $35,125 | $37,841 | $41,389 | $42,750 | $63,250 |
| Median Family Income | $56,111 | $56,429 | $56,827 | $56,250 | $51,667 | $47,333 | $47,167 | $65,938 | $55,694 | $48,750 | $52,969 | $55,179 | $44,125 | $71,094 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $34,500 | $31,667 | $31,250 | $31,719 | $30,875 | $30,625 | $15,469 | $15,156 | $15,500 | $14,167 | $14,808 | $14,125 | $18,438 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $43,750 | $44,167 | $42,083 | $26,705 | $0 | $34,333 | $35,469 | $36,912 | $38,611 | $37,917 | $36,250 | $42,813 | $44,375 | $50,500 |
| Median Female Income | $21,667 | $22,000 | $21,979 | $33,393 | $0 | $65,250 | $65,500 | $41,923 | $38,750 | $36,544 | $39,706 | $41,563 | $41,719 | $26,875 |
| Employed: | 54 | 50.47% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 53 | 49.53% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 24.07% |
| Service: | 6 | 11.11% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 22.22% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 25.93% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 9 | 16.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 54 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $165,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $88,100 (114.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $89,100. The median gross rent is $583, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is down $130 (18.23%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $261. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $76,900 | $77,100 | $77,500 | $87,000 | $86,300 | $95,600 | $88,200 | $86,300 | $75,900 | $86,000 | $68,100 | $103,400 | $109,100 | $165,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 11 | 73.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 26.67% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $713 | $681 | $731 | $744 | $904 | $905 | $942 | $900 | $844 | $0 | $608 | $0 | $580 | $583 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 34.04% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 16 | 34.04% |
| Renter Occupied: | 15 | 31.91% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 47 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 47 | 95.92% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2 | 4.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 49 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 45 | 91.84% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 8.16% |
| Total Housing Units: | 49 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 79.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 44.70%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 64.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 5.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (82.61%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 22 | 20.56% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 60 | 56.07% |
| Some college, no degree: | 15 | 14.02% |
| Associate's degree: | 1 | 0.93% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 4.67% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 3.74% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 85 | 79.44% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9 | 8.41% |
| Private Insurance: | 59 | 40.69% |
| Public Insurance: | 85 | 58.62% |
| No Insurance: | 1 | 0.69% |
| Total: | 145 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 144 | 99.31% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.0% | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 19 | 82.61% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 17.39% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 23 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 13117 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 26 people with an annual payroll of $1,137,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 201Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $171,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,137,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 26Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 13117 is located in Cayuga County, New York, within the Auburn, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12180) and New York's 24th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 80,026 people, about 0.25% of whom live in ZIP Code 13117. It covers 0.967 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.03 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Auburn, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 12180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 80,026Source: Census |
| MSA: | Syracuse, NY MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.967 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.03 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 24Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2388.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 13117 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.