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ZIP 13206

Part of Syracuse, NY
Pop. 16,245·Onondaga County·290th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,481/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$484
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ZIP 13206 · $1,481
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$890
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$1,250/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
$17,772/yr
At $1,481/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyOnondaga County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.2% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 13206 (Syracuse, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,245
Median income
$63,136
Median age
38.7
Renters
42.5%
Age distribution
19.5%
26.2%
22%
15.1%
17.2%
Under 1819.5%
18–3426.2%
35–5422%
55–6415.1%
65+17.2%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
70.4%
15.1%
White70.4%
Black15.1%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian3.6%
Other4%
Education (25+)
24.5%
36.3%
29.7%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college36.3%
Bachelor's+29.7%
Housing tenure
57.5%
42.5%
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 13206 in Syracuse, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,360 → $63,136
up 22.9%
Population
17,132 → 16,245
down 5.2%
Renter share
49.2% → 42.5%
-6.7 pts
Bachelor's+
25.5% → 29.7%
+4.2 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $51,360 in 2021 to $63,136 more recently. The population has contracted by 5.2% since 2021, moving from about 17,132 residents to roughly 16,245. Renters now make up 42.5% of households, compared with 49.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 29.7% of adults here, versus 25.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 13206 covers Syracuse, NY. The median rent here is $1,481/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($63,136/yr), ZIP 13206 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 13206?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 13206 (Syracuse, NY) is $1,481. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 13206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 13206's median rent of $1,481/mo is $484 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 13206 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 13206 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #290 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,481/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 13206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,481/mo in ZIP 13206. The local median household income is $63,136/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 13206?

Rent in ZIP 13206 has increased 11.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 13206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 13206 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,481/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($63,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 13206 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 13206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.5% of ZIP 13206 households are renters, while 57.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 13206 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 13206 compare to the rest of Syracuse?

ZIP 13206 is more affordable than Syracuse overall. At $1,481/mo, it's $65 below the Syracuse citywide median of $1,546/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 13206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 13206 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,481/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 13206's median household income ($63,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 13206 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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