City

Black River, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  New York

👥2,940Population
💰$67,106Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$195,000Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊13.0%Unemployment▲ 165% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Hispanic: 2.5%Asian: 3.3%Other: 3.4%Race
White90.8%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian3.3%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment13.0% ▲ 165% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (1%)
HS Graduate715 (34.9%)
Some College305 (14.9%)
Associates255 (12.4%)
Bachelors243 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree511 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College14.9%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.5%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,106 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$195,000 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$942/mo
Total Housing Units1,458
Vacant Units219

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Black River, NY

Black River is a city in New York, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,940 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Black River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,106 is near the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Black River is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $942 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Black River is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.78%).

Black River, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Black River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13612 2,940 $67,106 $195,000 $942 13.0% 36.8% 69.5%