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Potsdam, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13676

St. Lawrence County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,646
40/sq mi
$56,170
Median income
$160,200
Median home value
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Potsdam pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13676 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13676 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York, home to 16,646 residents across 413.1 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13676 reports a modest median household income of $56,170 (39% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $31,860. Local economic indicators show a 18.7% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $160,200 for a typical home value (58% below the state average), with rent averaging $923 a month; 58.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 13676 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Lawrence County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 13676

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Potsdam, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13676.

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 13676, Potsdam, 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

16,646

Population

413.1

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13676?

32.3

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$56,170

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$31,860

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13676 ranks nationally

Potsdam, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,170 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,018

Total Housing Units

5,158

Occupied Units

860

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.1%
Renter 41.9%

$160,200

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$923

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.6%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 13676 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 166
2021 +10.0% 183
2022 +6.3% 194
2023 +14.4% 222
2024 +10.6% 246

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 321 business establishments in ZIP 13676, employing approximately 5,665 people with a combined annual payroll of $334,453,000.

321

Businesses

5,665

Employees

$334.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 58 18.1%
Accommodation and food services 51 15.9%
Other services (except public administration) 39 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 36 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 6.8%
Construction 19 5.9%
Finance and insurance 16 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 4.7%
Information 14 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.4%
Manufacturing 11 3.4%
Wholesale trade 7 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.9%

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 13676 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 13676 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 13676 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 13676 ranks #4 of 4 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
13696 West Stockholm, NY 87 3.3 mi
13647 Hannawa Falls, NY 69 4.4 mi
13625 Colton, NY 1,868 8.0 mi
13668 Norwood, NY 3,329 7.7 mi
13697 Winthrop, NY 2,281 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Lawrence County

13662 standard
Massena, NY
Pop: 16,582
13669 standard
Ogdensburg, NY
Pop: 16,452
13617 standard
Canton, NY
Pop: 11,299
13642 standard
Gouverneur, NY
Pop: 10,088
13668 standard
Norwood, NY
Pop: 3,329
13667 standard
Norfolk, NY
Pop: 3,181

Related Areas

St. Lawrence County Potsdam, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13676 in? ▼
ZIP code 13676 (Potsdam) 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 13676? ▼
ZIP code 13676 in Potsdam, NY has a population of 16,646 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13676? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13676 is $56,170, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13676? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13676 is $160,200, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13676? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13676 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13676? ▼
ZIP code 13676 has 321 business establishments employing approximately 5,665 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13676? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13676 are: Retail trade (58), Accommodation and food services (51), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13676? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13676 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13676? ▼
In ZIP code 13676, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% 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 13676? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13676 is 18.1 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 13676? ▼
In ZIP code 13676, approximately 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13676? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13676 is 18.7% 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.