Fort Drum, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13602
Jefferson County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,881
- 154/sq mi High-density area
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Drum has 3,881 residents, placing it in the top 44% of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 154 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 13602 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 13602 covers 25.3 square miles in Fort Drum, Jefferson County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,881 residents on file, a density of 154 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 13602, but per-capita income is $29,697. The poverty rate is -, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 13602 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 13602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Drum, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13602.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 13602, Fort Drum, 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
3,881
Population
25.3
Area (sq mi)
154
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13602?
22.3
Median Age
90.4%
Male
9.6%
Female
9.5%
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?
$29,697
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
6housing units
6
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
6
Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 13602, employing approximately 703 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,618,000.
39
Businesses
703
Employees
$38.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 28.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 12.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.7% |
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 13602 vs 13603 →
ZIP 13602 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13601
Watertown (13601)
38,158 residents
- 13603 9,760
Watertown (13603)
9,760 residents
- 13637 4,491
Evans Mills (13637)
4,491 residents
- 13602 3,881
Fort Drum (13602)
3,881 residents
- 13612 2,852
Black River (13612)
2,852 residents
- 13673 2,249
Philadelphia (13673)
2,249 residents
- 13616 1,880
Calcium (13616)
1,880 residents
- 13638 378
Felts Mills (13638)
378 residents
- 13628 220
Deferiet (13628)
220 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13602 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13603 | Watertown, NY | 9,760 | 1.9 mi |
| 13638 | Felts Mills, NY | 378 | 2.3 mi |
| 13643 | Great Bend, NY | 19 | 2.7 mi |
| 13612 | Black River, NY | 2,852 | 4.4 mi |
| 13628 | Deferiet, NY | 220 | 4.3 mi |
| 13637 | Evans Mills, NY | 4,491 | 4.5 mi |
| 13616 | Calcium, NY | 1,880 | 5.0 mi |
| 13673 | Philadelphia, NY | 2,249 | 8.3 mi |
| 13601 | Watertown, NY | 38,158 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13602, 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 (3,881 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 13602 in?
ZIP code 13602 (Fort Drum) is located in Jefferson County, New York. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13602?
ZIP code 13602 in Fort Drum, NY has a population of 3,881 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13602?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13602 is White at 55.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13602?
ZIP code 13602 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 703 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13602?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13602 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (11), Retail trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13602?
In ZIP code 13602, 47.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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