Calcium, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13616
Jefferson County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,880
- 131/sq mi High-density area
- $45,962
- Median income Below-median income area
- $144,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Calcium pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 131
- people per sq mi
- 32%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13616 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13616 covers 14.4 square miles in Calcium, Jefferson County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,880 residents on file, a density of 131 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13616 reports a modest median household income of $45,962 (50% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,236. The poverty rate is 24.0%, 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 $144,400 (62% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,306; owner occupancy is 31.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 13616 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 13616
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calcium, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13616.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 13616, Calcium, 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
1,880
Population
14.4
Area (sq mi)
131
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13616?
33.8
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
13.3%
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?
$45,962
Median Household Income
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$30,236
Per Capita Income
24.0%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 13616 ranks among New York ZIPs
Calcium, 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)
$45,962 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
734housing units
734
Total Housing Units
734
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,400
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$1,306
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 13616, employing approximately 206 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,474,000.
19
Businesses
206
Employees
$7.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 21.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 15.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 15.8% |
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 13616 vs 13603 →
ZIP 13616 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
- 13615 1,271
Brownville (13615)
1,271 residents
- 13638 378
Felts Mills (13638)
378 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13616 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13616 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13615
Brownville (13615)
$101,563 median income
- 13643
Great Bend (13643)
$100,625 median income
- 13612
Black River (13612)
$85,658 median income
- 13673
Philadelphia (13673)
$81,167 median income
- 13638
Felts Mills (13638)
$62,955 median income
- 13603
Watertown (13603)
$62,500 median income
- 13601
Watertown (13601)
$58,791 median income
- 13637
Evans Mills (13637)
$57,103 median income
- 13616
Calcium (13616)
$45,962 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13616 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13603 | Watertown, NY | 9,760 | 3.1 mi |
| 13637 | Evans Mills, NY | 4,491 | 5.1 mi |
| 13601 | Watertown, NY | 38,158 | 4.6 mi |
| 13638 | Felts Mills, NY | 378 | 5.5 mi |
| 13602 | Fort Drum, NY | 3,881 | 5.0 mi |
| 13612 | Black River, NY | 2,852 | 5.1 mi |
| 13615 | Brownville, NY | 1,271 | 6.4 mi |
| 13643 | Great Bend, NY | 19 | 7.0 mi |
| 13673 | Philadelphia, NY | 2,249 | 11.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13616, 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 (1,880 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 13616 in?
ZIP code 13616 (Calcium) 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 13616?
ZIP code 13616 in Calcium, NY has a population of 1,880 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13616?
The median household income in ZIP 13616 is $45,962, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13616?
The median home value in ZIP 13616 is $144,400, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13616?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13616 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13616?
ZIP code 13616 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 206 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13616?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13616 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3), Real estate and rental and leasing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13616?
In ZIP code 13616, 23.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.6% 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 13616?
In ZIP code 13616, approximately 31.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13616?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13616 is 24.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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