PlainZIP

Russell, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13684

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

1,131
3/sq mi
$57,465
Median income
$114,300
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Russell pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13684 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13684 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Russell, St. Lawrence County, New York, home to just 1,131 residents across 403.9 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13684 reports a modest median household income of $57,465 (38% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $27,261. Poverty here runs at 25.7%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $114,300 (70% below the state average) with median rent at $900 per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Lawrence County, letting you compare 13684 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 13684, Russell, 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

1,131

Population

403.9

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13684?

36.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
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?

$57,465

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$27,261

Per Capita Income

25.7%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

35.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 13684 ranks nationally

Russell, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,465 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

674

Total Housing Units

453

Occupied Units

221

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

$114,300

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

$900

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 13684, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $471,000.

5

Businesses

16

Employees

$471K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 13684 vs 13639 →

ZIP 13684 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 13684 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 13684 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 13684 ranks the highest of 3 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
13639 Fine, NY 243 8.9 mi
13666 Newton Falls, NY 266 11.1 mi
13677 Pyrites, NY 93 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Lawrence County

13676 standard
Potsdam, NY
Pop: 16,646
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

Related Areas

St. Lawrence County Russell, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13684 in? ▼
ZIP code 13684 (Russell) 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 13684? ▼
ZIP code 13684 in Russell, NY has a population of 1,131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13684? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13684 is $57,465, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13684? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13684 is $114,300, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13684? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13684 is White at 95.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13684? ▼
ZIP code 13684 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13684? ▼
In ZIP code 13684, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 13684? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13684 is 35.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13684? ▼
In ZIP code 13684, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13684? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13684 is 25.7% 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.