13142 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 13142, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

13142 is a zip code in Oswego County, New York, which covers County subdivisions not defined, Albion, Richland, and Sandy Creek, with a total population of 6,280 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 13142 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 13142.

The estimated population of people living in 13142 is 6,280, with a median age of 43.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 13142 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,280
 -3.18% +5.16%
2020
6,486
 -0.55% -
2019
6,522
+2.9%
-
2018
6,338
+6.13%
-
2017
5,972
 - -

Population of 13142 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 13142 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
94.4%
97%
 -2.68%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.5%
0.9%
 -44.44%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
1.5%
 +146.67%
Other
1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 13142 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 13142 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 13142 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 13142 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.8 +1.86% 41.6 +1.22% 46.7 +0.43%
2020 43 +3.37% 41.1 +1.99% 46.5 +7.39%
2019 41.6 -1.89% 40.3 -5.84% 43.3 +3.59%
2018 42.4 +1.68% 42.8 +2.64% 41.8 0%
2017 41.7 - 41.7 - 41.8 -

The median age of the 13142 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 13142 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 9 350 -2.11% 476 -52.32% 254 253
10 to 19 373 +41.34% 315 +27.84% 533 410
20 to 29 423 -5.95% 364 -14.93% 377 288
30 to 39 288 -1.25% 296 +23.75% 284 365
40 to 49 303 +78.8% 317 +20.86% 600 386
50 to 59 425 -35.93% 389 +33.4% 273 535
60 to 69 410 -5.21% 431 -2.79% 381 417
70+ 365 +35.44% 447 -2.92% 495 429

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 13142 zip code is $77,803.00.

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 13142.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $100,772.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,382.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,102.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 13142 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 13142, 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 13142 is currently $92,067.00.

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.

6.05% of households in 13142 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 13142 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.14%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.01%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.13%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 13142 is $36,423.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 13142 by the total population of 13142.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 13142 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 13142 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
    9.62%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.15%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19.75%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.68%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.80%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 13142 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 13142 zip over the age of 16 is 5,136.

Of those people, a total of 58.40% 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 13142 is 55.00%.

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 13142 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 306 20.30% 38.70%
20 to 24 years 282 94.70% 17.60%
25 to 29 years 383 79.10% 3.30%
30 to 34 years 432 85.00% 2.50%
35 to 44 years 717 89.40% 3.90%
45 to 54 years 781 82.80% 5.00%
55 to 59 years 513 63.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 447 43.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 776 22.30% 11.60%
75 years and over 499 3.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 13142. 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 4,902 57.10% 6.00%
Black or African American 6 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 227 84.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 12 91.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,890 57.00% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 13142 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 13142 is 2,824, with median earnings of $35,160.00.

Women in 13142 are earning approximately 68.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,824 $35,160.00
Male 1,459 $46,458.00
Female 1,365 $31,625.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 13142 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 324 $47,500.00
Business and Financial 69 $55,781.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $80,577.00
Architecture and Engineering 60 $63,841.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 70 $81,117.00
Community and Social Service 31 $47,708.00
Legal 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 140 $53,359.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 47 $10,938.00
Healthcare Practitioners 216 $54,375.00
Healthcare Support 77 $47,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $66,071.00
Law Enforcement 20 $59,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 212 $11,223.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 58 $28,500.00
Personal Care and Service 85 $30,313.00
Sales 218 $43,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 330 $25,291.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 57 $21,619.00
Construction and Extraction 169 $37,292.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 174 $57,500.00
Production 122 $56,667.00
Transportation and Material Moving 173 $30,417.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 13142 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 13142.

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 149 $53,523.00 175 $31,964.00
Business and Financial 29 $61,339.00 40 $45,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $40,938.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $80,000.00 38 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 65 $81,250.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 31 $47,708.00
Legal 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 44 $53,594.00 96 $48,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 47 $10,938.00
Healthcare Practitioners 53 $67,031.00 163 $52,188.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 77 $47,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $66,071.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 110 $10,066.00 102 $15,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $30,417.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 77 $30,313.00
Sales 135 $50,240.00 83 $30,903.00
Office and Administrative Support 105 $35,694.00 225 $19,668.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 44 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 169 $37,292.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 174 $57,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 87 $56,250.00 35 $57,891.00
Transportation and Material Moving 146 $32,222.00 27 $26,339.00

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 2,464 households in 13142, with an average household size of 2.54 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 1,778 families living in the 13142 zip code with an average family size of 2.77 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 13142:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,209 258 311 686
Average Household Size 3.01 3.01 2.98 1.33
Total Families 1,209 258 311 0
Average Household Size 3 1.98 2.53 0

Poverty

Of the 1,778 families living in 13142, 8.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 13142:

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 3,228 housing units in 13142.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,464 76.33%
Vacant 764 23.67%

15.64% of the total 3,228 housing units in 13142 are rental units. This is approximately 505 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,941 are occupied by the owner - or 60.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 13142 is $784.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 13142 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
    18
  • Less than $500
    40
  • $500 to $999
    377
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    75
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    13
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 13142 is $136,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 13142 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    180
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    437
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    442
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    400
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    346
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    94
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    33
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 13142. The chart below shows the number of properties in 13142 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,048
  • 1940 to 1949
    222
  • 1950 to 1959
    113
  • 1960 to 1969
    270
  • 1970 to 1979
    452
  • 1980 to 1989
    425
  • 1990 to 1999
    284
  • 2000 to 2009
    302
  • 2010 to 2013
    84
  • 2014 or later
    28

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 13142 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    175
  • 1 vehicle available
    721
  • 2 vehicles available
    854
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    714

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 13142 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 13142 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 13142.

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
    120
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    291
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    309
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    325
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    192
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    77
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    243
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    202
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    122
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    270
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    124
  • 90 or more minutes
    218

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 13142 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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