ZIP Code 13606

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Adams Center · Jefferson County · New York

Population
2,716

30/sq mi

Median income
$88,977

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$203,900

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.3%

Median age 37.6

Land area
91.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13606 in Adams Center, New York has a population of 2,716. The median household income is $88,977, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $203,900, 27% below the US average. 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13606 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.1 square miles in Adams Center, Jefferson County, New York. The area is home to 2,716 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 13606 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13606 sits at $88,977 (4% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $37,536. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.4%. On housing, the median home value is $203,900 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $1,125 per month, and 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13606 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 13606 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 13606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13606.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 13606, Adams Center, 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

2,716

Population

91.1

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13606?

37.6

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$88,977

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$37,536

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

931

Total Housing Units

894

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.6%
Renter 14.4%

$203,900

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$1,125

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 13606, employing approximately 410 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,658,000.

41

Businesses

410

Employees

$19.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 19.5%
Retail trade 8 19.5%
Accommodation and food services 5 12.2%
Wholesale trade 4 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
13605 Adams, NY 4,777 4.9 mi
13682 Rodman, NY 877 6.6 mi
13674 Pierrepont Manor, NY 126 9.5 mi
13634 Dexter, NY 3,984 10.0 mi
13601 Watertown, NY 38,158 8.6 mi
13636 Ellisburg, NY 282 10.2 mi
13659 Lorraine, NY 593 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13606 in?
ZIP code 13606 (Adams Center) 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 13606?
ZIP code 13606 in Adams Center, NY has a population of 2,716 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13606?
The median household income in ZIP 13606 is $88,977, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13606?
The median home value in ZIP 13606 is $203,900, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13606?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13606 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13606?
ZIP code 13606 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 410 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13606?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13606 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13606?
In ZIP code 13606, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 13606?
In ZIP code 13606, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13606?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13606 is 15.3% 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 Adams Center, NY

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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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