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ZIP 13210 vs ZIP 14620
Syracuse (University Hill), NY compared to Rochester, NY on twelve public-records dimensions sourced from EPA, FEMA, USDA, FBI, NCES, and county records. Each cell links to the per-ZIP topic page where the source citation and refresh cadence live.
Last verified 2026-09-24 · methodology
Verdict
On the 3 of 12 dimensions that carry measured values today, radon differs — 13210 is Zone 1, 14620 is Zone 2 (lower is less predicted potential); 2025 median air quality is Good in both (AQI 36 vs 39); health-based water violations in 3 years — 0 for 13210, 1 for 14620. zipradar names no overall winner: the other 9 dimensions are not populated yet, and these three are county-level indicators rather than address-level readings. Open either ZIP below for the source and refresh date behind each number.
Side by side
| Dimension | ZIP 13210 | ZIP 14620 |
|---|---|---|
| Water quality EPA SDWIS | Open water quality for 13210 → | Open water quality for 14620 → |
| Flood zone FEMA NFHL | Open flood zone for 13210 → | Open flood zone for 14620 → |
| Wildfire risk USDA Forest Service | Open wildfire risk for 13210 → | Open wildfire risk for 14620 → |
| Air quality EPA AirNow | Open air quality for 13210 → | Open air quality for 14620 → |
| Crime FBI UCR | Open crime for 13210 → | Open crime for 14620 → |
| Schools NCES Common Core | Open schools for 13210 → | Open schools for 14620 → |
| Radon EPA Radon Zones | Open radon for 13210 → | Open radon for 14620 → |
| Lead pipes EPA LCRR / RTI | Open lead pipes for 13210 → | Open lead pipes for 14620 → |
| Property tax County assessor | Open property tax for 13210 → | Open property tax for 14620 → |
| Deed activity County recorder | Open deed activity for 13210 → | Open deed activity for 14620 → |
| Zoning Municipal planning | Open zoning for 13210 → | Open zoning for 14620 → |
| Sex offender registry NSOPW (deep-link) | Open sex offender registry for 13210 → | Open sex offender registry for 14620 → |
Dimensions populate live as ingestion reaches each source. Every row will link to the primary regulator.
New York context
Lead service lines (older cities), coastal flood
New York has LCRR lead-service-line obligations in NYC (DEP), Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany. Coastal AE/VE zones along NYC, Long Island, Hudson Valley. Catskill/Delaware watersheds give NYC water unusual quality but require ongoing EPA SDWIS oversight.
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