County

Onondaga County, NY

60 ZIP codes  ·  31 cities  ·  New York

👥474,121Population
💰$78,553Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$185,692Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓52.9%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.7%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 10.3%Asian: 4%Other: 4.7%Race
White74.7%
Hispanic5.7%
Black10.3%
Asian4.0%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads52.9% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma4,950 (1.6%)
HS Graduate71,966 (23.6%)
Some College34,955 (11.5%)
Associates33,753 (11.1%)
Bachelors41,214 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree118,116 (38.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 38.7%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College11.5%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate38.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.3%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.3%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,553 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$185,691 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,090/mo
Total Housing Units213,299
Vacant Units17,223

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Onondaga County, NY

Onondaga County is located in New York and encompasses 60 ZIP codes spanning 31 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 474,121 residents. With a median age of 40.39, it is a middle-aged county.

Onondaga County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $78,552 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Onondaga County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $185,691 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,089. Homeownership rates are high at 65.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Onondaga County are primarily White (74.71%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Onondaga County, NY is a middle-income area in New York. The 60 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Onondaga County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
13020 Apulia Station 117 $90,074 $265,900 0.0% 32.1%
13027 Baldwinsville 35,233 $91,369 $226,500 $1,258 3.0% 59.1%
13029 Brewerton 7,594 $101,555 $236,000 $938 5.7% 61.1%
13030 Bridgeport 3,611 $77,541 $195,400 $792 2.8% 33.4%
13031 Camillus 16,076 $92,687 $207,100 $1,281 3.6% 58.3%
13039 Cicero 17,184 $108,694 $228,800 $1,055 2.9% 55.4%
13041 Clay 12,094 $108,491 $199,200 $1,479 5.6% 55.1%
13057 East Syracuse 14,476 $77,908 $159,800 $990 4.0% 48.0%
13060 Elbridge 2,845 $60,661 $116,600 $968 8.6% 44.8%
13063 Fabius 1,644 $80,250 $216,000 $852 5.0% 48.5%
13066 Fayetteville 12,680 $121,599 $265,900 $1,218 1.8% 74.6%
13078 Jamesville 10,564 $114,657 $279,200 $1,291 6.5% 59.6%
13080 Jordan 3,282 $77,039 $160,500 $826 1.7% 43.4%
13082 Kirkville 4,177 $89,485 $178,900 $646 5.6% 41.1%
13084 La Fayette 3,764 $87,917 $200,900 $1,285 4.2% 58.7%
13088 Liverpool 21,875 $73,814 $166,500 $1,104 4.7% 50.0%
13090 Liverpool 29,180 $90,315 $196,600 $1,294 3.8% 57.4%
13104 Manlius 16,504 $123,770 $296,300 $1,074 3.9% 68.3%
13108 Marcellus 6,144 $90,377 $232,800 $993 7.7% 62.8%
13110 Marietta 2,374 $100,000 $244,000 $1,042 3.6% 59.3%
13112 Memphis 1,827 $74,828 $181,300 $1,118 0.0% 33.1%
13116 Minoa 3,657 $93,125 $170,300 $1,084 13.5% 48.7%
13120 Nedrow 1,881 $54,167 $108,900 $1,635 5.2% 24.4%
13138 Pompey 209 $86,382 34.7% 42.9%
13152 Skaneateles 7,548 $102,727 $427,600 $990 3.5% 66.4%
13153 Skaneateles Falls 510 $147,901 $206,600 3.5% 56.5%
13202 Syracuse 6,842 $27,365 $79,300 $807 7.2% 48.9%
13203 Syracuse 17,387 $46,526 $148,700 $953 8.7% 40.9%
13204 Syracuse 19,511 $42,585 $97,400 $1,054 7.8% 41.5%
13205 Syracuse 18,562 $39,171 $96,300 $898 6.9% 35.7%
13206 Syracuse 16,848 $60,314 $130,300 $952 4.5% 44.1%
13207 Syracuse 12,383 $59,495 $110,500 $1,111 7.6% 44.8%
13208 Syracuse 22,549 $40,641 $110,300 $999 9.9% 32.8%
13209 Syracuse 12,995 $67,307 $146,200 $968 5.3% 44.0%
13210 Syracuse 19,298 $38,783 $167,200 $1,081 6.2% 55.4%
13211 Syracuse 6,155 $67,672 $115,700 $1,073 3.9% 31.5%
13212 Syracuse 20,185 $74,931 $157,400 $1,027 4.8% 45.1%
13214 Syracuse 8,713 $93,200 $218,900 $998 4.6% 65.1%
13215 Syracuse 14,599 $112,328 $272,500 $1,254 3.5% 63.4%
13219 Syracuse 15,546 $81,414 $173,400 $1,039 1.4% 56.6%
13224 Syracuse 8,638 $81,667 $215,100 $1,029 5.2% 66.5%
13159 Tully 5,297 $94,809 $219,500 $972 4.4% 57.0%
13164 Warners 2,695 $81,212 $211,300 $1,068 3.1% 56.7%