13204 Property Tax Rate
Syracuse, New York · Part of Onondaga County
Effective Tax Rate
2.38%
55.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,321
$193/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,321
Monthly
$193
Eff. Rate
2.38%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 13204 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$193/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.54 percentage points above the New York average
New York average: 1.85%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $245, about 11% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Onondaga County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 13204 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$245 tax MOE, 11% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Onondaga County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 13204
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $97,400, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 2.38%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on New York and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $193 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Onondaga County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 13204 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 13204
2.38%
Effective rate
New York Avg
1.85%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in New York
Higher than 77% of ZIP codes in New York(77th percentile, 1,598 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 13204
Property owners in ZIP code 13204 (Syracuse, New York) pay a median of $2,321/year in property taxes on homes valued at $97,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.38%, which is 29% above the New York state average of 1.85%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 13204 is approximately $193, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Onondaga County. This is $2,931 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 13204 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 12771 (2.38%) and 14472 (2.38%).
In Syracuse, property taxes represent approximately 5.5% of the median household income of $42,585, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
New York has no statewide property tax cap; Onondaga County is a high-rate jurisdiction where assessments are revalued periodically, and your purchase does not trigger an automatic reset. Enroll in STAR (School Tax Relief) immediately after closing if household income is ≤$500,000—this program saves Onondaga County homeowners $500–$900/year on school taxes through the Onondaga County Assessor. File by March 15 following your purchase and request a tentative assessment notice from the county to plan for potential increases.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$245. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 13204 is part of Onondaga County, New York. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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0.18 percentage points lower than ZIP 13204.
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.