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ZIP 13215

Part of Syracuse, NY
Pop. 14,751·Onondaga County·289th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,485/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.1%
Month-over-Month
-4.8%
vs US Median
-$480
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 13215 · $1,485
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,040
Research median
$1,540/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
$17,820/yr
At $1,485/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyOnondaga County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.1% YoY, -4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 13215 (Syracuse, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,751
Median income
$113,864
Median age
44.9
Renters
17.6%
Age distribution
18.9%
19.3%
22.7%
15.5%
23.7%
Under 1818.9%
18–3419.3%
35–5422.7%
55–6415.5%
65+23.7%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
85.4%
White85.4%
Black5%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian1.4%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
21.8%
24.5%
50.3%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma21.8%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+50.3%
Housing tenure
82.4%
17.6%
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 13215 in Syracuse, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,331 → $113,864
up 20.7%
Population
14,497 → 14,751
up 1.8%
Renter share
17.4% → 17.6%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
49.8% → 50.3%
+0.5 pts
Median age
42.8 → 44.9
+2.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $94,331 to $113,864 across the same window, up 20.7% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 14,497 residents to roughly 14,751.

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About renting in ZIP 13215

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 13215 covers Syracuse, NY. The median rent here is $1,485/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($113,864/yr), ZIP 13215 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 13215?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 13215 (Syracuse, NY) is $1,485. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 13215 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 13215's median rent of $1,485/mo is $480 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 13215 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 13215 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #289 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,485/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 13215?

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 $1,485/mo in ZIP 13215. The local median household income is $113,864/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 13215?

Rent in ZIP 13215 has decreased 6.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 13215 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 13215 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,485/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($113,864/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 13215 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 13215 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.6% of ZIP 13215 households are renters, while 82.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 13215 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 13215 compare to the rest of Syracuse?

ZIP 13215 is more affordable than Syracuse overall. At $1,485/mo, it's $61 below the Syracuse citywide median of $1,546/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 13215 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 13215 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,485/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 13215's median household income ($113,864/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 13215 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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