13126 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 13126, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

13126 is a zip code in Cayuga County and Oswego County, New York, which covers Sterling, Granby, Hannibal, Minetto, New Haven, Oswego, Oswego, Scriba, and Volney, with a total population of 35,339 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 13126 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 13126.

The estimated population of people living in 13126 is 35,339, with a median age of 35.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 13126 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
35,339
 -0.08% -2.51%
2020
35,369
 -1.29% -
2019
35,833
 -1.38% -
2018
36,335
+0.23%
-
2017
36,250
 - -

Population of 13126 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 13126 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
88.9%
90.5%
 -1.77%
Black/African American
2.3%
1.9%
 +21.05%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.2%
4.3%
 -2.33%
Asian
1.5%
1.4%
 +7.14%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
1.7%
 +64.71%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 13126 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 13126 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 13126 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 13126 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.8 -0.56% 33.6 +2.13% 37.8 -2.83%
2020 36 0% 32.9 -1.79% 38.9 +0.52%
2019 36 +0.84% 33.5 +0.3% 38.7 +3.48%
2018 35.7 +0.56% 33.4 +0.91% 37.4 0%
2017 35.5 - 33.1 - 37.4 -

The median age of the 13126 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 13126 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 2,019 -14.25% 1,549 +2.05% 1,716 1,576
10 to 19 2,865 +12.81% 3,048 +13.63% 3,239 3,468
20 to 29 3,522 -14.71% 3,035 -15.02% 3,023 2,596
30 to 39 1,707 +0.68% 2,039 -8.37% 1,710 1,836
40 to 49 2,086 -20.73% 2,117 -9.9% 1,677 1,911
50 to 59 2,720 -6.8% 2,380 -11.35% 2,525 2,119
60 to 69 1,659 +10.43% 2,099 -4.2% 1,837 2,003
70+ 1,469 +13.92% 1,936 +24.01% 1,680 2,423

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 13126 zip code is $58,378.00.

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 13126.

  • Under 25
    $32,178.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,714.00
  • 45 to 64
    $82,064.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,164.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 13126 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 13126, 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 13126 is currently $77,289.00.

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.

4.97% of households in 13126 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 13126 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.02%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.80%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.34%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.53%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 13126 is $30,002.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 13126 by the total population of 13126.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 13126 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 13126 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
    17.32%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.62%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 13126 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 13126 zip over the age of 16 is 29,557.

Of those people, a total of 58.30% 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 13126 is 52.80%.

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 13126 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 4,217 44.00% 23.20%
20 to 24 years 3,763 69.30% 12.10%
25 to 29 years 1,856 85.90% 4.50%
30 to 34 years 1,737 78.90% 14.10%
35 to 44 years 3,628 84.50% 4.90%
45 to 54 years 4,022 75.80% 5.50%
55 to 59 years 2,391 66.70% 6.00%
60 to 64 years 2,243 54.70% 8.60%
65 to 74 years 3,090 21.50% 3.00%
75 years and over 2,610 8.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 13126. 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 26,889 59.10% 8.40%
Black or African American 936 47.60% 15.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 42 9.50% 0.00%
Asian 527 66.20% 5.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 26 57.70% 0.00%
Other 386 36.00% 20.90%
Two or more races 751 52.60% 24.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,248 41.40% 17.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 26,401 59.50% 8.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 13126 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 13126 is 15,606, with median earnings of $32,707.00.

Women in 13126 are earning approximately 73.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,606 $32,707.00
Male 7,747 $39,089.00
Female 7,859 $28,750.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 13126 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 1,066 $59,000.00
Business and Financial 589 $39,635.00
Computer and Mathematical 127 $72,621.00
Architecture and Engineering 175 $83,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 142 $101,667.00
Community and Social Service 578 $50,027.00
Legal 139 $211,065.00
Educational and Library 1,188 $46,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 208 $14,868.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,080 $46,548.00
Healthcare Support 674 $24,030.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 189 $71,023.00
Law Enforcement 204 $83,333.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,397 $7,075.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 529 $26,150.00
Personal Care and Service 407 $9,152.00
Sales 1,563 $20,799.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,992 $28,538.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 56 $6,429.00
Construction and Extraction 643 $43,417.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 404 $60,789.00
Production 1,056 $55,417.00
Transportation and Material Moving 525 $24,280.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 13126 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 13126.

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 734 $59,074.00 332 $58,846.00
Business and Financial 205 $35,050.00 384 $44,728.00
Computer and Mathematical 91 $74,073.00 36 $55,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 144 $89,306.00 31 $38,563.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 88 $101,667.00 54 $93,750.00
Community and Social Service 113 $39,926.00 465 $50,095.00
Legal 78 $213,382.00 61 $47,426.00
Educational and Library 311 $43,347.00 877 $48,194.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 107 $14,276.00 101 $23,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 114 $133,947.00 966 $42,768.00
Healthcare Support 51 $16,509.00 623 $24,244.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 90 $75,962.00 99 $16,641.00
Law Enforcement 204 $83,333.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 671 $7,395.00 726 $6,157.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 345 $31,797.00 184 $23,100.00
Personal Care and Service 140 $5,648.00 267 $12,083.00
Sales 711 $35,506.00 852 $16,538.00
Office and Administrative Support 637 $17,650.00 1,355 $29,682.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 56 $6,429.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 626 $43,111.00 17 $62,639.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 404 $60,789.00 0 $0.00
Production 905 $61,750.00 151 $48,415.00
Transportation and Material Moving 438 $30,724.00 87 $21,250.00

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 13,249 households in 13126, with an average household size of 2.32 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 7,881 families living in the 13126 zip code with an average family size of 2.88 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 13126:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,445 670 1,766 5,368
Average Household Size 3.03 3.43 2.79 1.3
Total Families 5,445 670 1,766 0
Average Household Size 3 2.56 2.63 0

Poverty

Of the 7,881 families living in 13126, 13.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 13126:

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 15,260 housing units in 13126.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,249 86.82%
Vacant 2,011 13.18%

27.02% of the total 15,260 housing units in 13126 are rental units. This is approximately 4,124 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,965 are occupied by the owner - or 58.75% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 13126 is $891.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 13126 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
    160
  • Less than $500
    554
  • $500 to $999
    1,865
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,384
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    197
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    113
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    11

Property Value

The median value of a property in 13126 is $118,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 13126 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    871
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,794
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,197
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,520
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,184
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    337
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    62
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 13126. The chart below shows the number of properties in 13126 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    5,802
  • 1940 to 1949
    647
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,069
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,279
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,871
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,711
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,486
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,105
  • 2010 to 2013
    290
  • 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 13126 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,524
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,843
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,803
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,079

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 13126 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 13126 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 13126.

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
    921
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,211
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,222
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,156
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,100
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    714
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    756
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    360
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    334
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    970
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    359
  • 90 or more minutes
    210

Summary

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