13204 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 13204, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

13204 is a zip code in Onondaga County, New York, which covers Geddes and Syracuse, with a total population of 20,094 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 13204 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 13204.

The estimated population of people living in 13204 is 20,094, with a median age of 31.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 13204 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,094
+4.31%
+8.75%
2020
19,264
+2.79%
-
2019
18,741
+0.07%
-
2018
18,728
+1.36%
-
2017
18,477
 - -

Population of 13204 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 13204 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
45.3%
51.5%
 -12.04%
Black/African American
30.3%
25.3%
 +19.76%
Native
1.5%
0.7%
 +114.29%
Hispanic
16.5%
16.9%
 -2.37%
Asian
1.2%
1.5%
 -20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.9%
3.9%
 +25.64%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 13204 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 13204 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 13204 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 13204 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.7 +4.62% 30 -0.99% 32.3 +6.95%
2020 30.3 -5.02% 30.3 -8.73% 30.2 -2.58%
2019 31.9 0% 33.2 +5.06% 31 -3.13%
2018 31.9 +0.63% 31.6 0% 32 +0.95%
2017 31.7 - 31.6 - 31.7 -

The median age of the 13204 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 13204 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 1,305 +27.1% 1,323 +28.74% 1,669 1,721
10 to 19 1,280 +17.44% 1,265 -2.22% 1,424 1,226
20 to 29 1,478 +19.17% 1,989 -5.56% 1,781 1,860
30 to 39 1,224 +12.43% 1,573 +10% 1,365 1,725
40 to 49 1,028 -11.99% 1,060 +14.24% 870 1,127
50 to 59 1,172 +15.8% 1,220 -3.35% 1,352 1,169
60 to 69 670 +17.79% 765 +9.34% 783 822
70+ 500 -1.38% 625 +17.86% 486 714

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 13204 zip code is $38,050.00.

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 13204.

  • Under 25
    $44,000.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,193.00
  • 45 to 64
    $38,987.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,813.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 13204 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 13204, 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 13204 is currently $51,604.00.

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.

2.05% of households in 13204 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 13204 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    34.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.82%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.32%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.67%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.26%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 13204 is $22,116.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 13204 by the total population of 13204.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 13204 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 13204 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
    10.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.43%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.66%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 13204 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 13204 zip over the age of 16 is 14,649.

Of those people, a total of 62.80% 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 13204 is 56.90%.

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 13204 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 595 26.40% 21.00%
20 to 24 years 1,405 75.40% 15.60%
25 to 29 years 2,236 79.70% 7.40%
30 to 34 years 1,400 81.20% 14.20%
35 to 44 years 2,635 73.70% 7.10%
45 to 54 years 2,375 65.90% 10.10%
55 to 59 years 1,198 55.70% 7.50%
60 to 64 years 1,018 60.00% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 1,212 18.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 575 9.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 13204. 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 8,746 65.90% 6.60%
Black or African American 4,271 59.30% 13.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 265 34.30% 37.40%
Asian 166 57.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 537 63.10% 28.90%
Two or more races 664 58.30% 3.40%
Hispanic or Latino 1,954 59.10% 11.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,852 67.00% 6.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 13204 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 13204 is 8,329, with median earnings of $35,656.00.

Women in 13204 are earning approximately 85.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,329 $35,656.00
Male 4,081 $38,539.00
Female 4,248 $33,048.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 13204 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 519 $43,075.00
Business and Financial 338 $49,643.00
Computer and Mathematical 145 $44,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 214 $56,907.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $33,750.00
Community and Social Service 183 $44,191.00
Legal 162 $57,292.00
Educational and Library 631 $41,702.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 119 $42,330.00
Healthcare Practitioners 600 $58,141.00
Healthcare Support 475 $21,598.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 124 $83,145.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 781 $18,974.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 465 $18,826.00
Personal Care and Service 172 $16,181.00
Sales 786 $39,069.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,075 $34,024.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $5,588.00
Construction and Extraction 262 $37,888.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 176 $40,100.00
Production 338 $35,438.00
Transportation and Material Moving 256 $18,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 13204 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 13204.

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 201 $47,125.00 318 $33,846.00
Business and Financial 225 $53,487.00 113 $41,816.00
Computer and Mathematical 122 $42,097.00 23 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 171 $55,996.00 43 $67,337.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 16 $33,750.00
Community and Social Service 53 $53,618.00 130 $43,775.00
Legal 80 $63,889.00 82 $41,818.00
Educational and Library 131 $52,083.00 500 $40,994.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $11,250.00 73 $50,792.00
Healthcare Practitioners 121 $46,994.00 479 $58,686.00
Healthcare Support 82 $22,083.00 393 $21,301.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 93 $84,395.00 31 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 437 $21,298.00 344 $18,136.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 215 $28,185.00 250 $18,223.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $13,482.00 139 $16,771.00
Sales 496 $54,478.00 290 $14,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 275 $41,827.00 800 $32,266.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $5,588.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 262 $37,888.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 176 $40,100.00 0 $0.00
Production 185 $25,625.00 153 $37,031.00
Transportation and Material Moving 220 $20,294.00 36 $6,875.00

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 8,392 households in 13204, with an average household size of 2.37 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 3,870 families living in the 13204 zip code with an average family size of 3.41 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 13204:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,343 506 2,021 4,522
Average Household Size 3.5 3.37 3.67 1.35
Total Families 1,343 506 2,021 0
Average Household Size 3.5 3.03 3.44 0

Poverty

Of the 3,870 families living in 13204, 38.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 13204:

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 10,449 housing units in 13204.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,392 80.31%
Vacant 2,057 19.69%

55.73% of the total 10,449 housing units in 13204 are rental units. This is approximately 5,823 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,440 are occupied by the owner - or 23.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 13204 is $896.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 13204 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
    129
  • Less than $500
    717
  • $500 to $999
    2,824
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,827
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    244
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    161
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    5
  • $3,000 or more
    45

Property Value

The median value of a property in 13204 is $79,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 13204 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    374
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,243
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    555
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    108
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    63
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    44
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    49
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 13204. The chart below shows the number of properties in 13204 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    5,665
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,134
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,096
  • 1960 to 1969
    835
  • 1970 to 1979
    538
  • 1980 to 1989
    418
  • 1990 to 1999
    315
  • 2000 to 2009
    229
  • 2010 to 2013
    219
  • 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 13204 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,291
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,731
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,034
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    336

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 13204 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 13204 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 13204.

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
    230
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,097
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,746
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,764
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,373
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    258
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    478
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    83
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    55
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    221
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    216
  • 90 or more minutes
    58

Summary

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