ZIP Code 13261 in Syracuse, NY

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Syracuse, New York
County:Onondaga County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:51:45 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:315 / 680
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:43.0482, -76.1479
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13261 Syracuse, NY - James M. Hanley Federal Building

ZIP Code 13261, Syracuse

Small Town No Census Data
LocationOnondaga County, NY
Area0.0 sq mi
Delivery Points32 (21 businesses)
PO Boxes11
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This ZIP serves a single federal building, not a residential community, with zero population and a footprint of just 0.002 square miles
  • The James M. Hanley Federal Building houses the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York along with the U.S. Attorney's Office, U.S. Marshals Service, and Department of Justice
  • Four federal establishments operate here with 34 employees and 21 business delivery points
  • The building maintains 11 PO Boxes for court and agency mail services
  • This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Regular street delivery to 100 S Clinton Street is available for the building's tenants

A Federal Government ZIP Code

ZIP code 13261 doesn't serve a residential community. It's the dedicated mail zone for the James M. Hanley Federal Building in downtown Syracuse, New York. This federal complex at 100 S Clinton Street houses multiple U.S. government offices, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, the U.S. Attorney's Office, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Department of Justice.

Building Profile

With zero residential population and just 0.002 square miles of territory, 13261 covers only the federal building footprint. The ZIP maintains 11 PO Boxes and 21 business delivery points for the agencies operating here. Four federal offices employ 34 people within this single building.

Why This ZIP Exists

The building is named for James M. Hanley, who represented Syracuse in Congress from 1965 to 1981. Mail sent to federal court cases, defendants, attorneys, and agency personnel in Syracuse's Northern District uses this ZIP code. Anyone conducting business with federal courts or agencies in Syracuse should address mail to 13261 rather than the surrounding Syracuse ZIP codes.

Street Name Patterns

Federal Building Address

Single street address at 100 S Clinton Street in downtown Syracuse for the federal complex.

Nearby Areas

Downtown Northside Lakefront Westside Eastside

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 13261 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 38 people with an annual payroll of $1,731,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:32Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$462,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,731,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:38Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 13261 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 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 13261. It covers 0 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:--Source: 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


13290 | | 13252

Schools in ZIP Code 13261


We could not locate which school district 13261 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.

Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept 555 So State St
Syracuse, NY 13202
District: Syracuse City School DistrictNearby
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central 258 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13202
District: Syracuse City School DistrictNearby
Hutchings Child & Youth Services 430 Irving Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
District: UnknownNearby
Seymour Dual Language Academy 108 Shonnard St
Syracuse, NY 13204
District: Syracuse City School DistrictNearby
Dr Weeks Elementary School 710 Hawley Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
District: Syracuse City School DistrictNearby
Cathedral Academy At Pompei 923 N Mcbride St
Syracuse, NY 13208
District: Private SchoolNearby
Most Holy Rosary School 1031 Bellevue Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
District: Private SchoolNearby
All Saints Elementary Of Tipperary Hill 112 S Wilbur Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 13261


St. Joseph's College Of Nursing 206 Prospect Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
Type: Post Secondary
Upstate Medical University 750 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13210
Type: Post Secondary
Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse 953 James St
Syracuse, NY 13203-2502
Type: Post Secondary
Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry One Forestry Dr.
Syracuse, NY 13210
Type: Post Secondary
Syracuse University 900 South Crouse Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13244
Type: Post Secondary
Le Moyne College 1419 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214-1301
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov