ZIP Code 13603

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Watertown · Jefferson County · New York

Population
9,760

691/sq mi

Median income
$62,500

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.8%

Median age 24

Land area
14.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13603 in Watertown, New York has a population of 9,760. The median household income is $62,500, which is 18% below the national average. 36.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13603 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.1 square miles in Watertown, Jefferson County, New York. The area is home to 9,760 residents, producing a population density of 691 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 13603 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13603 sits at $62,500 (32% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $25,708. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,627 per month, and 4.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13603 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 13603 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13603, Watertown, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,760

Population

14.1

Area (sq mi)

691

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13603?

24.0

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 67.7%
African American 9.8%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%

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?

$62,500

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$25,708

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,299

Total Housing Units

5,122

Occupied Units

177

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 4.0%
Renter 96.0%

$1,627

Median Rent

2004

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 13603, employing approximately 48 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,531,000.

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Businesses

48

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 42.9%

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 13603 vs 13602 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13602 Fort Drum, NY 3,881 1.9 mi
13638 Felts Mills, NY 378 2.7 mi
13616 Calcium, NY 1,880 3.1 mi
13612 Black River, NY 2,852 3.6 mi
13643 Great Bend, NY 19 4.0 mi
13637 Evans Mills, NY 4,491 4.4 mi
13628 Deferiet, NY 220 5.7 mi
13601 Watertown, NY 38,158 7.2 mi
13673 Philadelphia, NY 2,249 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13603 in?
ZIP code 13603 (Watertown) 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 13603?
ZIP code 13603 in Watertown, NY has a population of 9,760 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13603?
The median household income in ZIP 13603 is $62,500, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13603?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13603 is White at 67.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13603?
ZIP code 13603 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 48 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13603?
In ZIP code 13603, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13603?
In ZIP code 13603, approximately 4.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 96.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13603?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13603 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Watertown, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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