PlainZIP

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
$87,988
Median income
$234,200
Median home value
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $45,896. Local economic indicators show a 11.1% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. 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 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. 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 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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 13624 ranks nationally

Clayton, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,988 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

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

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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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13624 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 13624 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

13601 standard
Watertown, NY
Pop: 38,158
13619 standard
Carthage, NY
Pop: 10,901
13603 standard
Watertown, NY
Pop: 9,760
13605 standard
Adams, NY
Pop: 4,777
13637 standard
Evans Mills, NY
Pop: 4,491
13634 standard
Dexter, NY
Pop: 3,984

Related Areas

Jefferson County Clayton, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.