| ZIP Code | 13603 |
|---|---|
| City | Watertown |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 315/680 |
| Elevation | 589 ft |
| Latitude | 44.029919 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.803567 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 24.4 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 39 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,053 (15.8%) |
| Some College | 1,179 (17.7%) |
| Associates | 1,113 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 691 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,591 (38.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,028 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,567/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,329 |
| Vacant Units | 223 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,329 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 223 |
| Owner Occupied | 3.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 96.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 13603 is located in Watertown, New York, within Jefferson County. With a population of 13,973, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 24.4 years. Economically, 13603 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,028 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,567 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 96.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 13603 is majority White (60.31%). Residents are well-educated — 49.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 13603 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 13603 in Watertown, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community.