ZIP Code 13640
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Wellesley Island · Jefferson County · New York
- Population
- 271
- Median income
- $118,026
- Median home value
- $370,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 72.1%
- Land area
- 31.9 sq mi
9/sq mi
▲ 55% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 66.2
New York
ZIP code 13640 in Wellesley Island, New York has a population of 271. The median household income is $118,026, which is 55% above the national average. Median home value is $370,200, 33% above the US average. 72.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 13640 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.9 square miles in Wellesley Island, Jefferson County, New York. The area is home to 271 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 13640 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 13640 sits at $118,026 (28% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $53,301. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 21.7%. On housing, the median home value is $370,200 (2% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 13640 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 72.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 13640 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 13640
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13640.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13640, Wellesley Island, 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
271
Population
31.9
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13640?
66.2
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
1.3%
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?
$118,026
Median Household Income
+28% vs state
$53,301
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
21.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
754
Total Housing Units
156
Occupied Units
598
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$370,200
Median Home Value
-2% vs state
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 13640, employing approximately 50 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,732,000.
21
Businesses
50
Employees
$3.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 19.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 19.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 14.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 14.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Official Data Resources for Wellesley Island, 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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