13126 ZIP Code
Oswego, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 13126 |
| City/Town: | Oswego |
| County: | Oswego |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,278 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,475 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,258 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,551 |
| Median Home Value: | $131,300 |
| Land Area: | 100.7 sq miles
260.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.6 sq miles
24.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.4388, -76.4575 |
Population Information (13126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,278 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,962 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,316 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,576 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,953 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,926 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,769 | 13.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,835 | 10.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,859 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,554 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,944 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,634 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,268 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,228 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,866 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 866 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (13126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $131,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $955 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,551 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,759 | 88.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,792 | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,084 | 66.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,675 | 34.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (13126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,219 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 502 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,343 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,528 | 33.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,976 | 17.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,604 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,335 | 15.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,931 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (13126 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,475 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,045 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,497 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,258 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (13126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,979 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,269 | 90.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,646 | 9.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,334 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,944 | 73.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,447 | 21.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 872 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (13126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,810 | 90.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 859 | 2.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 24 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 654 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 43 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 465 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,423 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,078 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,612 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 204 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 666 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 52 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 690 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (13126 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 671 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 733 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,307 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,544 | 11.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,546 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,146 | 15.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,914 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,946 | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,024 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 928 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (13126 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,572 | 71.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,529 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 267 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,296 | 8.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 164 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,064 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (13126 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 158 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 748 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,506 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 206 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,464 | 15.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,309 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 159 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 588 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 855 | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,056 | 31.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,700 | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 742 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 778 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (13126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (13126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,475 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,443 | 67.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,757 | 40.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,211 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (13126 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,060 | 73.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,956 | 36.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,544 | 33.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 820 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 763 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,146 | 15.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (13126 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,416 | 67.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 443 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 896 | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,029 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 791 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 88 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 862 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,021 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (13126 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 79 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 361 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,014 | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,271 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,630 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,915 | 12.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,424 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,189 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 708 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,960 | 38.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (13126 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 283 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,825 | 11.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,166 | 26.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,781 | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,759 | 17.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 737 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (13126 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,425 | 61.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,269 | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,491 | 18.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 662 | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 68 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 594 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 192 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (13126 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,552 | 11.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,349 | 38.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,745 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,113 | 15.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (13126 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 827 | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,201 | 24.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,466 | 27.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,557 | 17.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,521 | 16.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 418 | 4.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 87 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (13126 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,438 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $575 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $955 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.00 | 2.38 |
Households (13126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,759 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,674 | 41.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,840 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,820 | 20.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,016 | 29.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,915 | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,373 | 31.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (13126 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,345 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,255 | 47.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,020 | 39.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 392 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,357 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,916 | 38.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (13126 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,688 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 494 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 258 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,242 | 27.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,668 | 14.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,026 | 51.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (13126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,239 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,840 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,686 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,547 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 425 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,008 | 54.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,114 | 38.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (13126 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,161 | 80.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,843 | 18.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,435 | 50.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,255 | 47.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 547 | 8.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 153 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (13126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,158 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 237 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,120 | 472.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,120 | 472.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,120 | 472.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 220 | 92.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 78 | 32.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 193 | 81.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 84 | 35.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (13126 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,702 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,624 | 94.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,078 | 6.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 895 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 454 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 498 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 231 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (13126 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,759 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,668 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
Oswego, NY13126