Black River, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13612
Jefferson County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,852
- 62/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,658
- Median income Above-median income area
- $203,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Black River pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 62
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13612 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13612 covers 45.9 square miles in Black River, Jefferson County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,852 residents on file, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13612 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,658 (7% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,762. Unemployment is 12.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $203,700 (46% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $922; owner occupancy is 72.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 13612 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 13612
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Black River, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13612.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 13612, Black River, 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
2,852
Population
45.9
Area (sq mi)
62
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13612?
36.8
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
5.0%
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?
$85,658
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$40,762
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13612 ranks among New York ZIPs
Black River, 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)
$85,658 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
1,363housing units
1,363
Total Housing Units
1,164
Occupied Units
199
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,700
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$922
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 29 business establishments in ZIP 13612, employing approximately 98 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,061,000.
29
Businesses
98
Employees
$6.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 17.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 13.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 13.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.3% |
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 13612 vs 13638 →
ZIP 13612 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
- 13626 2,267
Copenhagen (13626)
2,267 residents
- 13616 1,880
Calcium (13616)
1,880 residents
- 13682 877
Rodman (13682)
877 residents
- 13638 378
Felts Mills (13638)
378 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13612 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13612 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13643
Great Bend (13643)
$100,625 median income
- 13612
Black River (13612)
$85,658 median income
- 13682
Rodman (13682)
$79,821 median income
- 13626
Copenhagen (13626)
$64,495 median income
- 13638
Felts Mills (13638)
$62,955 median income
- 13603
Watertown (13603)
$62,500 median income
- 13601
Watertown (13601)
$58,791 median income
- 13628
Deferiet (13628)
$58,125 median income
- 13637
Evans Mills (13637)
$57,103 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13612 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13638 | Felts Mills, NY | 378 | 2.5 mi |
| 13602 | Fort Drum, NY | 3,881 | 4.4 mi |
| 13603 | Watertown, NY | 9,760 | 3.6 mi |
| 13643 | Great Bend, NY | 19 | 4.1 mi |
| 13616 | Calcium, NY | 1,880 | 5.1 mi |
| 13628 | Deferiet, NY | 220 | 5.4 mi |
| 13601 | Watertown, NY | 38,158 | 6.9 mi |
| 13637 | Evans Mills, NY | 4,491 | 8.0 mi |
| 13626 | Copenhagen, NY | 2,267 | 10.5 mi |
| 13682 | Rodman, NY | 877 | 11.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13612, 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 (2,852 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 13612 in?
ZIP code 13612 (Black River) 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 13612?
ZIP code 13612 in Black River, NY has a population of 2,852 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13612?
The median household income in ZIP 13612 is $85,658, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13612?
The median home value in ZIP 13612 is $203,700, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13612?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13612 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13612?
ZIP code 13612 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 98 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13612?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13612 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4), Real estate and rental and leasing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13612?
In ZIP code 13612, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 13612?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13612 is 19.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13612?
In ZIP code 13612, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13612?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13612 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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