13045 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 13045, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

13045 is a zip code in Cayuga County, Cortland County, and Tompkins County, New York, which covers Summerhill, Cortland, Cortlandville, Homer, Lapeer, Truxton, Virgil, Dryden, and Groton, with a total population of 28,158 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 13045 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 13045.

The estimated population of people living in 13045 is 28,158, with a median age of 31.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 13045 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,158
 -2.82% -4.35%
2020
28,975
+0.2%
-
2019
28,916
 -1.05% -
2018
29,223
 -0.73% -
2017
29,439
 - -

Population of 13045 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 13045 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
89.9%
91.3%
 -1.53%
Black/African American
2.6%
2.4%
 +8.33%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.7%
3%
 +23.33%
Asian
0.9%
0.8%
 +12.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
2.1%
 +4.76%
Other
0.7%
0.3%
 +133.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 13045 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 13045 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 13045 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 13045 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.9 -0.31% 32.2 +2.22% 31.4 -2.48%
2020 32 +0.95% 31.5 -1.25% 32.2 +2.22%
2019 31.7 -2.46% 31.9 -0.62% 31.5 -4.26%
2018 32.5 -1.22% 32.1 -1.23% 32.9 -0.9%
2017 32.9 - 32.5 - 33.2 -

The median age of the 13045 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 13045 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,320 +17.28% 1,349 -6.58% 1,558 1,246
10 to 19 2,335 -17.29% 2,436 +1.73% 1,951 2,461
20 to 29 2,982 -1.96% 3,405 -1.94% 2,913 3,321
30 to 39 1,581 -4.61% 1,639 -27.67% 1,505 1,227
40 to 49 1,481 -9.42% 1,506 -2.22% 1,342 1,465
50 to 59 1,703 +0.7% 1,721 -5.17% 1,710 1,629
60 to 69 1,498 +12.55% 1,751 -1.29% 1,691 1,724
70+ 1,113 -9.53% 1,619 -13.71% 1,009 1,406

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 13045 zip code is $59,385.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 13045.

  • Under 25
    $44,375.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,455.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,870.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,210.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 13045 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 13045, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 13045 is currently $75,811.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.30% of households in 13045 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 13045 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.50%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.43%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.92%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.94%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 13045 is $29,064.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 13045 by the total population of 13045.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 13045 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 13045 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    16.69%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.37%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.61%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.40%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 13045 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 13045 zip over the age of 16 is 24,065.

Of those people, a total of 62.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 13045 is 58.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 13045 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,123 32.10% 11.80%
20 to 24 years 4,400 68.00% 14.50%
25 to 29 years 1,834 91.50% 3.60%
30 to 34 years 1,545 75.50% 10.30%
35 to 44 years 2,510 88.10% 1.40%
45 to 54 years 3,014 83.70% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 1,809 71.40% 2.70%
60 to 64 years 1,879 55.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,445 36.10% 3.20%
75 years and over 1,506 13.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 13045. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 22,246 62.90% 5.80%
Black or African American 656 54.10% 9.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 31 100.00% 48.40%
Asian 229 53.70% 5.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 358 47.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 545 61.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 733 70.50% 2.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,942 62.60% 5.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 13045 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 13045 is 14,103, with median earnings of $33,637.00.

Women in 13045 are earning approximately 67.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,103 $33,637.00
Male 7,049 $40,116.00
Female 7,054 $27,157.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 13045 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,089 $48,588.00
Business and Financial 333 $54,792.00
Computer and Mathematical 274 $70,583.00
Architecture and Engineering 506 $69,630.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 94 $50,000.00
Community and Social Service 242 $34,167.00
Legal 83 $32,361.00
Educational and Library 1,353 $50,722.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 275 $14,946.00
Healthcare Practitioners 852 $60,227.00
Healthcare Support 606 $26,384.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 245 $11,181.00
Law Enforcement 195 $88,527.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,543 $12,340.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 394 $29,922.00
Personal Care and Service 756 $21,293.00
Sales 1,165 $25,644.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,239 $31,780.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $19,000.00
Construction and Extraction 557 $44,837.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 441 $47,762.00
Production 963 $39,983.00
Transportation and Material Moving 358 $27,600.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 13045 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 13045.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 749 $43,375.00 340 $58,468.00
Business and Financial 119 $57,813.00 214 $54,516.00
Computer and Mathematical 225 $71,332.00 49 $56,118.00
Architecture and Engineering 368 $71,685.00 138 $59,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $85,000.00 72 $44,167.00
Community and Social Service 83 $50,268.00 159 $33,516.00
Legal 21 $0.00 62 $39,423.00
Educational and Library 355 $59,188.00 998 $30,357.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 82 $18,750.00 193 $14,076.00
Healthcare Practitioners 109 $53,750.00 743 $65,160.00
Healthcare Support 81 $32,301.00 525 $24,358.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 214 $23,571.00 31 $6,845.00
Law Enforcement 163 $88,705.00 32 $81,618.00
Food Preparation and Serving 645 $15,443.00 898 $11,242.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 272 $39,706.00 122 $6,900.00
Personal Care and Service 143 $9,617.00 613 $21,602.00
Sales 538 $38,585.00 627 $20,879.00
Office and Administrative Support 425 $37,135.00 814 $30,934.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00 22 $9,063.00
Construction and Extraction 543 $45,218.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 430 $47,733.00 11 $0.00
Production 658 $52,833.00 305 $33,071.00
Transportation and Material Moving 336 $19,764.00 22 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,710 households in 13045, with an average household size of 2.29 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,142 families living in the 13045 zip code with an average family size of 2.8 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 13045:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,443 515 1,184 4,568
Average Household Size 2.92 2.96 3.09 1.4
Total Families 4,443 515 1,184 0
Average Household Size 2.89 2.35 2.66 0

Poverty

Of the 6,142 families living in 13045, 7.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 13045:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 12,202 housing units in 13045.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,710 87.77%
Vacant 1,492 12.23%

34.01% of the total 12,202 housing units in 13045 are rental units. This is approximately 4,150 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,356 are occupied by the owner - or 52.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 13045 is $808.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 13045 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    204
  • Less than $500
    431
  • $500 to $999
    2,656
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    763
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    123
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    77
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    6
  • $3,000 or more
    94

Property Value

The median value of a property in 13045 is $135,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 13045 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    240
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,450
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,000
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,285
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    863
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    226
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    249
  • $1,000,000 or more
    43

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 13045. The chart below shows the number of properties in 13045 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,881
  • 1940 to 1949
    757
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,089
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,442
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,235
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,117
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,100
  • 2000 to 2009
    383
  • 2010 to 2013
    198
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 13045 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,182
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,708
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,011
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,809

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 13045 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 13045 that commute to work in a particular way.

18 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 13045.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    946
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,108
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,955
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,482
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    884
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    304
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    944
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    313
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    622
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    962
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    178
  • 90 or more minutes
    107

Summary

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