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ZIP 13205

Part of Syracuse, NY
Pop. 19,137·Onondaga County·271st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,600/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+30.1%
vs US Median
-$365
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ZIP 13205 · $1,600
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,640
Research median
$1,230/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
$19,200/yr
At $1,600/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyOnondaga County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +30.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 13205 (Syracuse, NY) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,137
Median income
$38,497
Median age
38.1
Renters
54.3%
Age distribution
27%
20.5%
16.8%
24.4%
Under 1827%
18–3420.5%
35–5416.8%
55–6411.3%
65+24.4%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
37.2%
43.9%
White37.2%
Black43.9%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian2.7%
Other10.3%
Education (25+)
17.1%
32.4%
28.1%
22.4%
No HS diploma17.1%
HS diploma32.4%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+22.4%
Housing tenure
45.7%
54.3%
Owner45.7%
Renter54.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 13205 in Syracuse, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$33,874 → $38,497
up 13.6%
Population
17,747 → 19,137
up 7.8%
Renter share
52.6% → 54.3%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
20% → 22.4%
+2.4 pts
Median age
38.6 → 38.1
-0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $33,874 to $38,497 across the same window, up 13.6% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,747 to 19,137 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.8% change. About 54.3% of households rent today, against 52.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20% to 22.4%.

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About renting in ZIP 13205

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 13205 covers Syracuse, NY. The median rent here is $1,600/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 50% of local median household income ($38,497/yr), ZIP 13205 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 13205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 13205 (Syracuse, NY) is $1,600. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 13205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 13205's median rent of $1,600/mo is $365 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 13205 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 13205 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #271 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,600/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 13205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,600/mo in ZIP 13205. The local median household income is $38,497/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 13205?

Rent in ZIP 13205 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 13205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 13205 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,600/mo, rent takes approximately 50% of the local median household income ($38,497/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 13205 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 13205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.3% of ZIP 13205 households are renters, while 45.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 13205 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 13205 compare to the rest of Syracuse?

ZIP 13205 is pricier than Syracuse as a whole. At $1,600/mo, it's $54 above the Syracuse citywide median of $1,546/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 13205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 13205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
50%
STRETCHED

At $1,600/mo, rent takes ~50% of ZIP 13205's median household income ($38,497/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4–10.9%
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