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U.S. ZIP Code · NY13068

Tompkins County · Ithaca, NY

Typical home value

$292,651[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.7%
5-year / yr
+7.6%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+3.0%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
-8.1%
ZIP 13068 location in NY
Location of ZIP 13068 in NY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 13068 is worth $292,651. Over the past year, values have risen 5.7%. The effective property tax rate is 2.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,484[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Tompkins County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
4,592[3]
Median household income
$80,043[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Tompkins County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-646[5]
Moved in
3,158
Moved out
3,804

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC SCHOOL

    High · Grades 7–12 · GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

    121 students

  • FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–3 · DRYDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    84 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,480
Loan principal$234,120
Down payment$58,530
Total interest paid$298,608

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,265
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
86th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
71st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 13068?
The typical home in 13068 is worth $292,651, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 13068?
Home values in 13068 are up 5.7% over the past year, and up 7.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 13068?
The effective property tax rate in 13068 is 2.2% — roughly $6,484 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 13068?
ZIP code 13068 has a population of 4,592 and a median household income of $80,043.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Dryden, NY

    Typical home
    $290,618
    Gross yield
  • Brooktondale CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $268,616
    Gross yield
  • Newfield CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $259,921
    Gross yield
  • Jacksonville CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $328,010
    Gross yield
  • Groton, NY

    Typical home
    $240,764
    Gross yield
  • South Lansing CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $356,121
    Gross yield

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