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13676

Zip code 13676: Potsdam, New York

Residential delivery areaSt. Lawrence CountyEastern Time
Population
12,874
Median household income
$56K
U.S. $81K
Median home value
$160K
U.S. $333K
Median rent
$923/mo
U.S. $1,413
Median age
32.3
U.S. 38.9
Land area
160 sq mi
81 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 13676

13676 is a small-town zip code in Potsdam, New York (St. Lawrence County), covering 160 sq mi of land. About 12,874 people live here, or 81 per square mile. The median resident is 32.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,170 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $160,200, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 58% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $923 a month.

42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.1 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; food service; and office and administrative support.

How 13676 compares

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People

Age

Median age
32.3
Under 18
18.4%
65 and over
17.5%

Race and ethnicity

  • White89%
  • Black2%
  • Hispanic2%
  • Asian5%
  • Native American0.2%
  • Pacific Islander0%
  • Other0%
  • Multiracial3%
Diversity index
21.2
U.S. 61.4
Foreign-born
8.5%
U.S. 14.1%
Born in state
73.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only
90%
Spanish
0.9%
Other Indo-European
5%
Asian / Pacific
4%
Other
0.1%

Households

Households
5,158
Average household size
2.1
Family households
49.8%
Married couples
38.8%
Living alone
38.5%
Veterans (of adults)
4.2%
Male / female
49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k
27%
$25–50k
20%
$50–75k
15%
$75–100k
9%
$100–150k
17%
$150–200k
6%
$200k+
6%

Median household income

13676
$56,170
St. Lawrence Co.
$62,850
New York
$85,974
United States
$80,734
Per capita income
$31,860
U.S. $44,673
Poverty rate
18.7%
U.S. 12.5%
Households earning $150K+
11.5%
U.S. 23%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

13676
$160,200
St. Lawrence Co.
$121,900
New York
$423,800
United States
$332,700

Median gross rent

13676
$923
St. Lawrence Co.
$818
New York
$1,621
United States
$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family
60%
2–4 units
16%
5–19 units
8%
20+ units
7%
Mobile home
8%
Boat, RV, van
0.1%
Housing units
6,018
Owner-occupied
58.1%
Vacant
14.3%
Median year built
1970
Median rooms
5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income
64.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income
32.4%
Home value to income
2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone
71%
Carpooled
11%
Transit
0.1%
Walked
10%
Bicycle
0%
Worked from home
8%
Other
0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min
32%
10–19
35%
20–29
15%
30–44
10%
45–59
5%
60+
4%
Average commute
18.1 min
U.S. 26.4 min
Unemployment
4.9%
U.S. 5.2%
In labor force
55.3%
U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education
17%
Food service
12%
Office and admin
10%
Cleaning and personal care
10%
Healthcare
8%
Management
8%
Construction and repair
7%
Sales
6%
Transportation and moving
5%
Computer and math
4%
Production
3%
Police and fire
3%
Arts, media and sports
2%
Business and finance
2%
Engineering and science
2%
Legal and social services
2%
Farming, fishing and forestry
0.1%

Industries

Education
28%
Restaurants and hotels
14%
Health care and social assistance
11%
Retail
8%
Transportation, warehousing and utilities
7%
Other services
5%
Manufacturing
5%
Admin, support and management
4%
Arts and recreation
4%
Public administration
4%
Professional and technical services
3%
Construction
3%
Finance, insurance and real estate
2%
Information
1%
Agriculture and mining
0.5%
Wholesale
0.2%
Median earnings per worker
$37,388
U.S. $49,666
Self-employed
9.9%
U.S. 10%
Government workers
23.9%
U.S. 14.5%
Nonprofit workers
15.9%
U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work13676U.S.
Management, business, science and arts$60,841$74,888
Service$10,768$26,804
Sales and office$27,824$40,476
Construction and maintenance$60,137$49,199
Production and transportation$45,885$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma
6%
High school
25%
Some college
16%
Associate's
11%
Bachelor's
18%
Graduate
24%
High school graduate or higher
94%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
Graduate or professional degree
23.6%
Households with broadband
87.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL
76.2%
No internet access
9.3%
Without health insurance
4%
Limited-English households
2.5%

Geography

City (USPS)
Potsdam
Center point
44.6555° N, 74.9102° W
Land area
160 sq mi
Water area
1.7 sq mi
Time zone
Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type
Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

  • Potsdam3% of zip
  • Hannawa Falls (unincorporated)2% of zip
  • Parishville (unincorporated)1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 13676

ZipCityDistanceIncome
13696West Stockholm3.5 mi—
13699Potsdam4.4 mi—
13647Hannawa Falls5.5 mi—
13625Colton7.8 mi$80,417
13668Norwood7.8 mi$63,393
13697Winthrop8.4 mi$75,953
13667Norfolk12 mi$59,849
12965Nicholville12 mi$66,477
13678Raymondville13 mi—
13617Canton13 mi$71,663
12949Lawrenceville · PO box14 mi—
12967North Lawrence14 mi$75,781

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Questions about 13676

What city is zip code 13676?

13676 is assigned to Potsdam, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 13676 in?

13676 is in St. Lawrence County, New York.

What is the population of 13676?

About 12,874 people live in 13676, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 13676 in?

13676 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 13676?

The median household income in 13676 is $56,170.

What zip codes are near 13676?

The closest zip codes to 13676 are 13696, 13699, 13647, 13625, 13668.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 13676, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.