| ZIP Code | 13156 |
|---|---|
| City | Sterling |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Cayuga County |
| Area Code | 315/680 |
| Elevation | 247 ft |
| Latitude | 43.32599 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.661306 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.5 yrs ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.14 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.0% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 390 (23.7%) |
| Some College | 196 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 237 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 326 (19.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 479 (29.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,662 ≈ Avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $159,800 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $567/mo ↓ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,629 |
| Vacant Units | 645 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,629 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 645 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
ZIP code 13156 is located in Sterling, New York, within Cayuga County. With a population of 2,108, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.5 years. Economically, 13156 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,662 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 13156 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $159,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $567 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 13156 is primarily White (92.65%). Residents are well-educated — 49.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 13156 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 13156 in Sterling, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,108 residents, a median household income of $70,662, and a median home value of $159,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.