| ZIP Code | 13659 |
|---|---|
| City | Lorraine |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 315/680 |
| Elevation | 1,418 ft |
| Latitude | 43.738005 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.86338 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs ↓ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 65% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 77 (35.3%) |
| Some College | 47 (21.6%) |
| Associates | 19 (8.7%) |
| Bachelors | 16 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 59 (27.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,423 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,100 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 362 |
| Vacant Units | 222 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 362 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 222 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 13659 is located in Lorraine, New York, within Jefferson County. With a population of 371, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 13659 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,423 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 13659 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $151,100 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 13659 is primarily White (96.23%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.1%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 13659 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 94%.
Overall, ZIP code 13659 in Lorraine, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 371 residents, a median household income of $59,423, and a median home value of $151,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.