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ZIP 13204

Part of Syracuse, NY
Pop. 19,440·Onondaga County·279th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,542/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$423
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ZIP 13204 · $1,542
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,670
Research median
$1,260/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,504/yr
At $1,542/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyOnondaga County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 13204 (Syracuse, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,440
Median income
$45,351
Median age
32.2
Renters
70.8%
Age distribution
28%
26.6%
25.7%
Under 1828%
18–3426.6%
35–5425.7%
55–6410.6%
65+9.1%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
47.7%
28.5%
16.9%
White47.7%
Black28.5%
Hispanic16.9%
Asian1.1%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
15.1%
31.5%
27.2%
26.2%
No HS diploma15.1%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+26.2%
Housing tenure
29.2%
70.8%
Owner29.2%
Renter70.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 13204 in Syracuse, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,050 → $45,351
up 19.2%
Population
20,094 → 19,440
down 3.3%
Renter share
70.9% → 70.8%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
22% → 26.2%
+4.2 pts
Median age
31.7 → 32.2
+0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $45,351 today, compared with $38,050 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 13204 in Syracuse, NY losing about 654 residents over the five-year window, down 3.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 22% to 26.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 13204 covers Syracuse, NY. The median rent here is $1,542/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($45,351/yr), ZIP 13204 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 13204?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 13204 (Syracuse, NY) is $1,542. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 13204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 13204's median rent of $1,542/mo is $423 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 13204 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 13204 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #279 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,542/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 13204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,542/mo in ZIP 13204. The local median household income is $45,351/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 13204?

Rent in ZIP 13204 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 13204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 13204 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,542/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($45,351/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 13204 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 13204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 70.8% of ZIP 13204 households are renters, while 29.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 13204 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 13204 compare to the rest of Syracuse?

ZIP 13204 is more affordable than Syracuse overall. At $1,542/mo, it's $4 below the Syracuse citywide median of $1,546/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 13204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 13204 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $1,542/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 13204's median household income ($45,351/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 13204 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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