| ZIP Code | 13501 |
|---|---|
| City | Utica |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Oneida County |
| Area Code | 315/680 |
| Elevation | 645 ft |
| Latitude | 43.081283 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.225833 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36065 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 28.6% ▲ 186% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 43% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,797 (8.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,953 (31.6%) |
| Some College | 3,221 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 2,405 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,456 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,158 (23.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,771 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $136,100 ▼ 51% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $865/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,071 |
| Vacant Units | 1,841 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,071 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,841 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 13501 is located in Utica, New York, within Oneida County. With a population of 40,235, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.9 years. Economically, 13501 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $49,771 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 13501 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $136,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $865 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.2%) and renters (49.8%). Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 13501 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.9%. Residents are moderately educated — 34.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 28.6%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 13501 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 13501 in Utica, NY is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 40,235 residents, a median household income of $49,771, and a median home value of $136,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.