ZIP Code 13617

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Canton · St. Lawrence County · New York

Population
11,299

34/sq mi

Median income
$71,663

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$161,300

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
41.7%

Median age 30.7

Land area
330.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13617 in Canton, New York has a population of 11,299. The median household income is $71,663, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $161,300, 42% below the US average. 41.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13617 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 330.4 square miles in Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York. The area is home to 11,299 residents, producing a population density of 34 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 13617 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13617 sits at $71,663 (23% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $30,460. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $161,300 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $886 per month, and 62.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13617 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 13617 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 13617

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13617.

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 13617, Canton, 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

11,299

Population

330.4

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13617?

30.7

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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

$30,460

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

16.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,556

Total Housing Units

4,293

Occupied Units

263

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.8%
Renter 37.2%

$161,300

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
13677 Pyrites, NY 93 4.9 mi
13652 Hermon, NY 1,815 9.8 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Canton, 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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