| ZIP Code | 13620 |
|---|---|
| City | Castorland |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Lewis County |
| Area Code | 315/680 |
| Elevation | 749 ft |
| Latitude | 43.908782 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.448325 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.9 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 15.5% ▲ 55% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.2% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 500 (41.4%) |
| Some College | 94 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 192 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 174 (14.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 240 (19.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,574 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $178,800 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $893/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 900 |
| Vacant Units | 85 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 900 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 85 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 13620 is located in Castorland, New York, within Lewis County. With a population of 2,150, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.9 years. Economically, 13620 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,574 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 13620 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $178,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $893 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 13620 is primarily White (98.14%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.5%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 13620 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 13620 in Castorland, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,150 residents, a median household income of $62,574, and a median home value of $178,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.