| ZIP Code | 13612 |
|---|---|
| City | Black River |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 315/680 |
| Elevation | 728 ft |
| Latitude | 43.985237 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.76937 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 13.0% ▲ 165% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 715 (34.9%) |
| Some College | 305 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 255 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 243 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 511 (24.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,106 ▼ 12% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $195,000 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $942/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,458 |
| Vacant Units | 219 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,458 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 219 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 13612 is located in Black River, New York, within Jefferson County. With a population of 2,940, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.3 years. Economically, 13612 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,106 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 13612 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $195,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $942 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 13612 is primarily White (90.78%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.7%.
The unemployment rate in 13612 stands at 13.0%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 13612 in Black River, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,940 residents, a median household income of $67,106, and a median home value of $195,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.