13601 ZIP Code
Watertown, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 13601 |
| City/Town: | Watertown |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,332 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,936 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,376 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,824 |
| Median Home Value: | $164,100 |
| Land Area: | 140.7 sq miles
364.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.9690, -75.9105 |
Population Information (13601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,332 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,823 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,509 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,615 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,400 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,331 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,984 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,360 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,983 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,230 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,586 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,207 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,083 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,918 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,923 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 712 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (13601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $164,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $960 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,824 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,574 | 88.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,250 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,314 | 50.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,260 | 49.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (13601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,642 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 820 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,677 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,325 | 32.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,225 | 20.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,118 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,604 | 14.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,873 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (13601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,936 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,321 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,746 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,376 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (13601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,703 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,865 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 927 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,802 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,961 | 75.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,133 | 19.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 695 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 76 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (13601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,654 | 82.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,605 | 6.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 24 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 854 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 743 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,452 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,764 | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,544 | 6.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 497 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,110 | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 19 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 918 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (13601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 986 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 961 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,403 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,994 | 12.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,880 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,863 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,458 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,270 | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 941 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 818 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (13601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,467 | 91.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,095 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 184 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 640 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 405 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 586 | 3.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (13601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 81 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,015 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,163 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 289 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,557 | 16.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 486 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 309 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 551 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,215 | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,548 | 28.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,617 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 723 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,311 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (13601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.9% | 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 (13601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,757 | 88.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,496 | 58.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,752 | 43.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,819 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (13601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,542 | 75.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,831 | 29.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,076 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,190 | 7.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 856 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,493 | 21.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (13601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,687 | 51.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 824 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,911 | 10.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,055 | 10.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,683 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 397 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,588 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 679 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (13601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,145 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 921 | 4.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,549 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,999 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,337 | 7.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,537 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,801 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 916 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,619 | 40.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (13601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 540 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,771 | 14.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,024 | 26.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,230 | 38.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,495 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 764 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (13601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,699 | 58.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,168 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,861 | 23.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,009 | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 422 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 278 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 121 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (13601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,043 | 12.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,556 | 45.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,398 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,577 | 9.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (13601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 422 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,118 | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,986 | 23.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,187 | 26.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,637 | 19.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 707 | 8.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 171 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 86 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (13601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,446 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $529 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $960 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (13601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,574 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,623 | 40.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,665 | 16.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,816 | 23.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,732 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,614 | 27.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,096 | 24.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (13601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,010 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,228 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,419 | 46.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 356 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,697 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,294 | 26.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (13601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,386 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 711 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 507 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,859 | 46.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,536 | 18.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,773 | 21.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (13601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,774 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,437 | 12.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,576 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,923 | 16.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 675 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,345 | 56.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,903 | 32.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (13601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,236 | 81.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,685 | 17.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,863 | 57.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,575 | 38.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,379 | 20.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 247 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (13601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,454 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 654 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,878 | 287.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,878 | 287.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,878 | 287.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 164 | 25.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 266 | 40.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 623 | 95.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 158 | 24.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (13601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,717 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,134 | 92.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,583 | 7.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,330 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 761 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 417 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 75 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (13601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,574 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,291 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
Watertown, NY13601