Canton, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13617
St. Lawrence County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,299
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,663
- Median income Near-median income area
- $161,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 41.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Canton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13617 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13617 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York, home to 11,299 residents across 330.4 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13617 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,663 (23% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,460. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,300 (57% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $886; owner occupancy is 62.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Lawrence County, so 13617 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 13617
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13617.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 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 13617, Canton, 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
11,299
Population
330.4
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13617?
30.7
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
4.8%
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?
$71,663
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$30,460
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
16.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13617 ranks among New York ZIPs
Canton, 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)
$71,663 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
4,556housing units
4,556
Total Housing Units
4,293
Occupied Units
263
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,300
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$886
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 246 business establishments in ZIP 13617, employing approximately 5,038 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,882,000.
246
Businesses
5,038
Employees
$222.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 45 | 18.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 17.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.4% |
| Information | 5 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.2% |
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 13617 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13617
Canton (13617)
11,299 residents
- 13652 1,815
Hermon (13652)
1,815 residents
- 13677 93
Pyrites (13677)
93 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13617 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13617, 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 (11,299 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 13617 in?
ZIP code 13617 (Canton) is located in St. Lawrence County, New York. St. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-lawrence-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13617?
ZIP code 13617 in Canton, NY has a population of 11,299 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13617?
The median household income in ZIP 13617 is $71,663, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13617?
The median home value in ZIP 13617 is $161,300, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13617?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13617 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13617?
ZIP code 13617 has 246 business establishments employing approximately 5,038 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13617?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13617 are: Retail trade (45), Health care and social assistance (42), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13617?
In ZIP code 13617, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.7% 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 13617?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13617 is 16.9 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 13617?
In ZIP code 13617, approximately 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13617?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13617 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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