Gouverneur, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13642
St. Lawrence County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,088
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,728
- Median income Below-median income area
- $136,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gouverneur pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13642 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 13642 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County, New York, home to 10,088 residents across 469.2 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13642 reports a modest median household income of $49,728 (46% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,634. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $136,400 (64% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $887; owner occupancy is 64.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Lawrence County, so 13642 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 13642
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gouverneur, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13642.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13642, Gouverneur, 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
10,088
Population
469.2
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13642?
39.9
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
4.2%
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?
$49,728
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$33,634
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13642 ranks among New York ZIPs
Gouverneur, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,728 6th percentile higher than 6% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,305housing units
4,305
Total Housing Units
3,613
Occupied Units
692
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,400
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$887
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 181 business establishments in ZIP 13642, employing approximately 2,378 people with a combined annual payroll of $134,494,000.
181
Businesses
2,378
Employees
$134.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 35 | 19.3% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.7% |
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 13642 vs 13681 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13681 | Richville, NY | 897 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13642, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,088 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 13642 in?
ZIP code 13642 (Gouverneur) is located in St. Lawrence County, New York. St. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-lawrence-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13642?
ZIP code 13642 in Gouverneur, NY has a population of 10,088 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13642?
The median household income in ZIP 13642 is $49,728, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13642?
The median home value in ZIP 13642 is $136,400, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13642?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13642 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13642?
ZIP code 13642 has 181 business establishments employing approximately 2,378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13642?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13642 are: Construction (35), Retail trade (34), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13642?
In ZIP code 13642, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 13642?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13642 is 24.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13642?
In ZIP code 13642, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13642?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13642 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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