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ZIP 13501

Part of Utica, NY
Pop. 38,931·Oneida County·311th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,348/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$617
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 13501 · $1,348
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$1,120/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
$16,176/yr
At $1,348/mo median
Location
CityUtica
StateNY
CountyOneida County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 13501 (Utica, NY) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,931
Median income
$52,548
Median age
36.3
Renters
49.2%
Age distribution
26.5%
22.3%
23.4%
16.3%
Under 1826.5%
18–3422.3%
35–5423.4%
55–6411.5%
65+16.3%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
49.8%
16%
14.7%
15%
White49.8%
Black16%
Hispanic14.7%
Asian15%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
21.8%
29.2%
26.6%
22.3%
No HS diploma21.8%
HS diploma29.2%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+22.3%
Housing tenure
50.8%
49.2%
Owner50.8%
Renter49.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 13501 in Utica, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,904 → $52,548
up 17.0%
Population
40,307 → 38,931
down 3.4%
Renter share
47.7% → 49.2%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
19.8% → 22.3%
+2.5 pts
Median age
33.9 → 36.3
+2.4 yrs

Median household income rose from $44,904 to $52,548 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.0% shift. The population has contracted by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 40,307 residents to roughly 38,931. Renters now make up 49.2% of households, compared with 47.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 22.3% of adults here, versus 19.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 13501 covers Utica, NY. The median rent here is $1,348/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($52,548/yr), ZIP 13501 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 13501?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 13501 (Utica, NY) is $1,348. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 13501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 13501's median rent of $1,348/mo is $617 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 13501 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 13501 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #311 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,348/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 13501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,348/mo in ZIP 13501. The local median household income is $52,548/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 13501?

Rent in ZIP 13501 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 13501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 13501 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,348/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($52,548/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 13501 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 13501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.2% of ZIP 13501 households are renters, while 50.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 13501 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 13501 compare to the rest of Utica?

ZIP 13501 is more affordable than Utica overall. At $1,348/mo, it's $17 below the Utica citywide median of $1,365/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 13501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 13501 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,348/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 13501's median household income ($52,548/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 13501 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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