| City: | Syracuse, New York |
| Names to Avoid: | Syracuse University |
| County: | Onondaga County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:51:40 PM |
| Population: | 6,975 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 315 / 680 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 43.0155, -76.1176 |
| Land Area: | 0.723 sq mi |
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Syracuse University occupies dedicated ZIP code 13244 in Onondaga County's Eastside neighborhood. Founded in 1870 as a private research university, Syracuse has grown into a major academic institution with nationally recognized programs. The campus is home to the JMA Wireless Dome (formerly Carrier Dome from 1980-2022), the only domed stadium in the Northeast and the largest such structure on a college campus. The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, housed in buildings on University Place, is one of the nation's premier journalism and communications schools.
Census data shows 6,975 residents with a median age of 19.8 years, reflecting the student population. Of these, 6,707 live in non-institutionalized group quarters (dormitories and residence halls). The 0.63-square-mile campus hosts 14 establishments employing 9,961 workers according to Census Business Patterns. Postal records document an extensive 444 ZIP+4 codes routing to 8 named buildings including the International Living Center, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, and the Newhouse School facilities.
The university's athletic programs have set attendance records, with men's basketball leading NCAA home attendance 16 times. The Carrier Dome opened September 20, 1980, replacing the 1907 Archbold Stadium. Campus addresses include locations on Euclid Avenue, University Place, Walnut Avenue, Crouse Drive, and Comstock Avenue. Syracuse is the valid mailing city for university correspondence.
| Population: | 6,975 |
| Median Age: | 19.8 |
| Housing Units: | 118 |
| Establishments: | 14 |
| Employment: | 9,961 |
| Residential: | 1,096 |
| Business: | 10 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 13244 has 6,975 residents and 100 households (average 2.68 persons per household). The median age is 19.8 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.5% male and 53.5% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.4%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (10.5%, lower than the state average of 14.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8%, 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: | 6,975Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 9,683Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 2,937Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 9,647.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 100Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.68Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 8.16Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,165 | 8,384 | 8,816 | 9,683 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6,975 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.8
Male Median Age: 19.8
Female Median Age: 19.8
| 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 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 1,841 | 1,306 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 16 | 4 | 12 | 2,115 | 1,535 | 17 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 24 | 15 | 18 | 3,956 | 2,841 | 49 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| White: | 5,122 | 70.19% |
| Black: | 734 | 10.06% |
| Hispanic:* | 681 | 9.33% |
| Asian: | 414 | 5.67% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian: | 6 | 0.08% |
| Other: | 336 | 4.60% |
| Total: | 7,297 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 3,244 | 46.51% | 19.8 years |
| Females: | 3,731 | 53.49% | 19.8 years |
| Total: | 6,975 | 100% | 19.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 8,912 | 92.04% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 52 | 0.54% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 47 | 0.49% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 672 | 7.43% |
| Total Population: | 9,683 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 8,964 | 92.57% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 719 | 7.43% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 29.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.0%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (49.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 2,371 | 24.49% |
| Unemployed: | 485 | 5.01% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 6,827 | 70.51% |
| Total: | 9,683 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 656 | 27.67% |
| Service: | 1,168 | 49.26% |
| Sales and Office: | 388 | 16.36% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 159 | 6.71% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 2,371 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 13 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 13 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 13 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 13 | 52.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 12 | 48.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 25 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 25 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 25 | 100% |
In 2024, 90.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 12.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6 | 9.52% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 43 | 68.25% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14 | 22.22% |
| Total: | 63 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 63 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 57 | 90.48% |
| Private Insurance: | 7,693 | 78.15% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,241 | 12.61% |
| No Insurance: | 910 | 9.24% |
| Total: | 9,844 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 8,934 | 90.76% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 9,671 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 9,671 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 13244 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 11,692 people with an annual payroll of $524,544,000. USPS data shows 1,096 residential mailboxes and 10 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1,096Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 10Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,106Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 22Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 6Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $131,976,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $524,544,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 11,692Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 13244 is located in Onondaga County, New York, within the Syracuse, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45060) and New York's 22nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 662,577 people, about 1.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 13244. It covers 0.723 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Syracuse, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 662,577Source: Census |
| MSA: | Syracuse, NY MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.723 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 22Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5077.45 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3673000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Syracuse city; New YorkSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 13244 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.