ZIP Code 13638

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Felts Mills · Jefferson County · New York

Population
378

119/sq mi

Median income
$62,955

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$203,300

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
1.5%

Median age 59.2

Land area
3.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 13638 in Felts Mills, New York has a population of 378. The median household income is $62,955, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $203,300, 27% below the US average. 1.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 13638 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.2 square miles in Felts Mills, Jefferson County, New York. The area is home to 378 residents, producing a population density of 119 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 13638 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13638 sits at $62,955 (32% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,946. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $203,300 (46% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 58.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13638 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 13638 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 →

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 13638, Felts Mills, 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

378

Population

3.2

Area (sq mi)

119

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13638?

59.2

Median Age

42.7%

Male

57.3%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$62,955

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$35,946

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 32.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.5%

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

What does housing look like?

96

Total Housing Units

96

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$203,300

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

1945

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 13638, employing approximately 53 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,619,000.

8

Businesses

53

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 37.5%

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 13638 vs 13643 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13643 Great Bend, NY 19 1.8 mi
13602 Fort Drum, NY 3,881 2.3 mi
13612 Black River, NY 2,852 2.5 mi
13603 Watertown, NY 9,760 2.7 mi
13628 Deferiet, NY 220 3.4 mi
13616 Calcium, NY 1,880 5.5 mi
13637 Evans Mills, NY 4,491 6.6 mi
13673 Philadelphia, NY 2,249 10.2 mi
13619 Carthage, NY 10,901 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13638 in?
ZIP code 13638 (Felts Mills) 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 13638?
ZIP code 13638 in Felts Mills, NY has a population of 378 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13638?
The median household income in ZIP 13638 is $62,955, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13638?
The median home value in ZIP 13638 is $203,300, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13638?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13638 is White at 90.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13638?
ZIP code 13638 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 53 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13638?
In ZIP code 13638, 32.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13638?
In ZIP code 13638, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13638?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13638 is 13.4% 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 Felts Mills, 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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