Zip code 13602: Fort Drum, New York
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 13602
13602 is a small-town zip code in Fort Drum, New York (Jefferson County), covering 11 sq mi of land. About 2,440 people live here, or 213 per square mile. The median resident is 22.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 5.8 minutes each way, and 28% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and sales.
How 13602 compares
- Veterans89.1%99thU.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%2nd of 1,693 in NY
- Housing vacancy100%99thU.S. 10.1% · NY 10%1st of 1,675 in NY
- Government workers97.8%99thU.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%2nd of 1,685 in NY
- Work from home28.1%92ndU.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%112th of 1,685 in NY
- Diversity index69.292ndU.S. 61.4 · NY 65.579th of 1,693 in NY
- 49thU.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%572nd of 1,693 in NY
- Population density213/sq mi21stU.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi834th of 1,693 in NY
- Per capita income$29,69718thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,7121,482nd of 1,690 in NY
- Population2,4404thU.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,366965th of 1,693 in NY
- 4thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%1,601st of 1,691 in NY
- Median earnings per worker$30,0003rdWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NY $55,3211,608th of 1,676 in NY
- Median age22.31stU.S. 38.9 · NY 39.81,661st of 1,693 in NY
- Average commute5.8 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min1,618th of 1,618 in NY
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%1,570th of 1,685 in NY
- 1stU.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%1,675th of 1,693 in NY
- 1stU.S. 22% · NY 20.5%1,660th of 1,693 in NY
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%1,481st of 1,685 in NY
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%1,587th of 1,685 in NY
- 1stU.S. 10% · NY 9.7%1,626th of 1,685 in NY
| Measure | 13602 | Jefferson | NY | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 89.1% | 12.7% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2nd of 1,693 | |
| Housing vacancy | 100% | 23% | 10% | 10.1% | 1st of 1,675 | |
| Government workers | 97.8% | 24% | 16.4% | 14.5% | 2nd of 1,685 | |
| Work from home | 28.1% | 7.7% | 14.9% | 15.1% | 112th of 1,685 | |
| Diversity index | 69.2 | 34.6 | 65.5 | 61.4 | 79th of 1,693 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 9.5% | 4.6% | 22.8% | 14.1% | 572nd of 1,693 | |
| Population density | 213/sq mi | 91/sq mi | 421/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 834th of 1,693 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,697 | $36,025 | $50,712 | $44,673 | 1,482nd of 1,690 | |
| Population | 2,440 | 115,040 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 | 965th of 1,693 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 11.2% | 26.5% | 40.2% | 35.7% | 1,601st of 1,691 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $30,000 | $41,851 | $55,321 | $49,666 | 1,608th of 1,676 | |
| Median age | 22.3 | 33.7 | 39.8 | 38.9 | 1,661st of 1,693 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 5.8 min | 19.5 min | 32.6 min | 26.4 min | 1,618th of 1,618 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 5.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 1,570th of 1,685 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 0% | 15.1% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 1,675th of 1,693 | |
| Residents under 18 | 0.2% | 24% | 20.5% | 22% | 1,660th of 1,693 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.6% | 3.5% | 3.8% | 1,481st of 1,685 | |
| Healthcare workers | 1.7% | 12.5% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 1,587th of 1,685 | |
| Self-employed workers | 0% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 10% | 1,626th of 1,685 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White46%
- Black15%
- Hispanic26%
- Asian6%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander2%
- Other0%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
No data reported.
Households
- Households
- 0
- Average household size
- —
- Family households
- —
- Married couples
- —
- Living alone
- —
- Veterans (of adults)
- 89.1%
- Male / female
- 90% / 10%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
No data reported.
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 6
- Owner-occupied
- —
- Vacant
- 100%
- Median year built
- —
- Median rooms
- —
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 13602 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $40,444 | $74,888 |
| Service | $19,135 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $19,258 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $31,105 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $20,660 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0%
- Households with broadband
- —
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- —
- No internet access
- —
- Without health insurance
- —
- Limited-English households
- —
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Fort Drum
- State
- New York
- County
- Jefferson County
- Center point
- 44.0496° N, 75.7489° W
- Land area
- 11 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Fort Drum (unincorporated)77% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 13602
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13643 | Great Bend, NY | 2 mi | $100,625 |
| 13638 | Felts Mills, NY | 2.1 mi | $62,955 |
| 13603 | Watertown, NY | 3 mi | $62,500 |
| 13628 | Deferiet, NY | 3.4 mi | $58,125 |
| 13612 | Black River, NY | 4.6 mi | $85,658 |
| 13616 | Calcium, NY | 5.6 mi | $45,962 |
| 13637 | Evans Mills, NY | 6 mi | $57,103 |
| 13673 | Philadelphia, NY | 9.1 mi | $81,167 |
| 13619 | Carthage, NY | 9.2 mi | $63,120 |
| 13601 | Watertown, NY | 9.8 mi | $58,791 |
| 13627 | Deer River, NY · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 13615 | Brownville, NY | 12 mi | $101,563 |
Questions about 13602
What city is zip code 13602?
13602 is assigned to Fort Drum, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 13602 in?
13602 is in Jefferson County, New York.
What is the population of 13602?
About 2,440 people live in 13602, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 13602 in?
13602 is in Eastern Time.
What zip codes are near 13602?
The closest zip codes to 13602 are 13643, 13638, 13603, 13628, 13612.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 13602, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.