Clayton, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13624
Jefferson County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,457
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,988
- Median income Above-median income area
- $234,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clayton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13624 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13624 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, home to 5,457 residents across 164.4 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13624 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,988 (5% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,896. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $234,200 (38% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,088; owner occupancy is 69.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 13624 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 13624
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clayton, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13624.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 13
Real estate and rental and leasing
13 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 13624, Clayton, 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
5,457
Population
164.4
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13624?
44.5
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
3.0%
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?
$87,988
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$45,896
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13624 ranks among New York ZIPs
Clayton, 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)
$87,988 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
3,435housing units
3,435
Total Housing Units
1,928
Occupied Units
1,507
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,200
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,088
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 185 business establishments in ZIP 13624, employing approximately 1,051 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,049,000.
185
Businesses
1,051
Employees
$50.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 18.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 7.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.6% |
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 13624 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13624
Clayton (13624)
5,457 residents
- 13656
La Fargeville (13656)
2,861 residents
- 13622
Chaumont (13622)
2,432 residents
- 13640 271
Wellesley Island (13640)
271 residents
- 13641 91
Fishers Landing (13641)
91 residents
- 13692 27
Thousand Island Park (13692)
27 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13624 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13624 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13692
Thousand Island Park (13692)
$190,250 median income
- 13640
Wellesley Island (13640)
$118,026 median income
- 13624
Clayton (13624)
$87,988 median income
- 13622
Chaumont (13622)
$81,065 median income
- 13656 $72,500
La Fargeville (13656)
$72,500 median income
- 13641 $61,458
Fishers Landing (13641)
$61,458 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13624 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13624, 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 (5,457 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 13624 in?
ZIP code 13624 (Clayton) 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 13624?
ZIP code 13624 in Clayton, NY has a population of 5,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13624?
The median household income in ZIP 13624 is $87,988, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13624?
The median home value in ZIP 13624 is $234,200, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13624?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13624 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13624?
ZIP code 13624 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 1,051 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13624?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13624 are: Construction (34), Accommodation and food services (29), Retail trade (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13624?
In ZIP code 13624, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% 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 13624?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13624 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13624?
In ZIP code 13624, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13624?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13624 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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