ZIP Code 13624

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Clayton · Jefferson County · New York

Population
5,457

33/sq mi

Median income
$87,988

▲ 15% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$234,200

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.6%

Median age 44.5

Land area
164.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13624 in Clayton, New York has a population of 5,457. The median household income is $87,988, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $234,200, 16% below the US average. 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13624 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 164.4 square miles in Clayton, Jefferson County, New York. The area is home to 5,457 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 13624 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13624 sits at $87,988 (5% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $45,896. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $234,200 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $1,088 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13624 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 13624 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 13624

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13624.

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 13624, Clayton, 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

5,457

Population

164.4

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13624?

44.5

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 6.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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

$45,896

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,435

Total Housing Units

1,928

Occupied Units

1,507

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$234,200

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 13624 vs 13622 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13622 Chaumont, NY 2,432 8.0 mi
13692 Thousand Island Park, NY 27 6.3 mi
13641 Fishers Landing, NY 91 6.2 mi
13656 La Fargeville, NY 2,861 7.3 mi
13640 Wellesley Island, NY 271 9.2 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Clayton, 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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