Williamstown, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13493
Oswego County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,070
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,125
- Median income Near-median income area
- $121,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Williamstown pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13493 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13493 covers 193.5 square miles in Williamstown, Oswego County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,070 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13493 reports a modest median household income of $63,125 (32% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,079. The poverty rate is 22.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,500 (68% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $947; owner occupancy is 83.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oswego County, so 13493 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 13493
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williamstown, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13493.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13493, Williamstown, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,070
Population
193.5
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13493?
32.8
Median Age
54.8%
Male
45.2%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$63,125
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$24,079
Per Capita Income
22.0%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13493 ranks among New York ZIPs
Williamstown, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,125 20th percentile higher than 20% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
993housing units
993
Total Housing Units
831
Occupied Units
162
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,500
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$947
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 13493, employing approximately 181 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,528,000.
26
Businesses
181
Employees
$7.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 15.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 11.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 13493 vs 13483 →
ZIP 13493 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13044
Constantia (13044)
2,512 residents
- 13493
Williamstown (13493)
2,070 residents
- 13302
Altmar (13302)
1,610 residents
- 13144
Richland (13144)
1,531 residents
- 13028
Bernhards Bay (13028)
1,350 residents
- 13483 256
Westdale (13483)
256 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13493 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13493 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13483
Westdale (13483)
$115,341 median income
- 13044
Constantia (13044)
$64,313 median income
- 13144
Richland (13144)
$64,073 median income
- 13493
Williamstown (13493)
$63,125 median income
- 13028
Bernhards Bay (13028)
$61,645 median income
- 13302
Altmar (13302)
$55,341 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13493 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13493, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,070 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 13493 in?
ZIP code 13493 (Williamstown) is located in Oswego County, New York. Oswego County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oswego-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13493?
ZIP code 13493 in Williamstown, NY has a population of 2,070 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13493?
The median household income in ZIP 13493 is $63,125, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13493?
The median home value in ZIP 13493 is $121,500, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13493?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13493 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13493?
ZIP code 13493 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13493?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13493 are: Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13493?
In ZIP code 13493, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 13493?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13493 is 32.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13493?
In ZIP code 13493, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13493?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13493 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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