ZIP Code 13640

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Wellesley Island · Jefferson County · New York

Population
271

9/sq mi

Median income
$118,026

▲ 55% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$370,200

▲ 33% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
72.1%

Median age 66.2

Land area
31.9 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13640?

66.2

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 89.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.1%

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

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 13640 vs 13641 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13641 Fishers Landing, NY 91 3.3 mi
13692 Thousand Island Park, NY 27 2.9 mi
13607 Alexandria Bay, NY 1,822 3.6 mi
13656 La Fargeville, NY 2,861 9.3 mi
13675 Plessis, NY 160 7.7 mi
13624 Clayton, NY 5,457 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13640 in?
ZIP code 13640 (Wellesley Island) 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 13640?
ZIP code 13640 in Wellesley Island, NY has a population of 271 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13640?
The median household income in ZIP 13640 is $118,026, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13640?
The median home value in ZIP 13640 is $370,200, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13640?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13640 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13640?
ZIP code 13640 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 50 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13640?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13640 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13640?
In ZIP code 13640, 89.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13640?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13640 is 6.1% 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 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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