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ZIP 13502

Part of Utica, NY
Pop. 34,037·Oneida County·279th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,527/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+12.4%
vs US Median
-$435
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ZIP 13502 · $1,527
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,700
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: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,324/yr
At $1,527/mo median
Location
CityUtica
StateNY
CountyOneida County
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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, +12.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 13502 (Utica, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,037
Median income
$57,835
Median age
37.1
Renters
40.8%
Age distribution
22.1%
24.5%
24.8%
16.6%
Under 1822.1%
18–3424.5%
35–5424.8%
55–6412%
65+16.6%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
70.8%
13.4%
White70.8%
Black13.4%
Hispanic11%
Asian4.4%
Education (25+)
29.3%
33.2%
25.9%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+25.9%
Housing tenure
59.2%
40.8%
Owner59.2%
Renter40.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 13502 in Utica, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,220 → $57,835
up 15.2%
Population
33,986 → 34,037
up 0.2%
Renter share
39.2% → 40.8%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
23.3% → 25.9%
+2.6 pts

Census figures show median household income at $57,835 today, compared with $50,220 five years earlier. The renter share has risen from 39.2% to 40.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 23.3% to 25.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 13502 covers Utica, NY. The median rent here is $1,527/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($57,835/yr), ZIP 13502 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 13502?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 13502 (Utica, NY) is $1,527. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 13502 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 13502's median rent of $1,527/mo is $435 (22%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 13502 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 13502 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #279 out of 342 ZIPs at $1,527/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 13502?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,527/mo in ZIP 13502. The local median household income is $57,835/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 13502?

Rent in ZIP 13502 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 13502 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 13502 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,527/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($57,835/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 13502 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 13502 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.8% of ZIP 13502 households are renters, while 59.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 13502 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 13502 compare to the rest of Utica?

ZIP 13502 is pricier than Utica as a whole. At $1,527/mo, it's $96 above the Utica citywide median of $1,431/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 13502 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 13502 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,527/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 13502's median household income ($57,835/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 13502 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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