Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 0.06 |
| Below Poverty | 12.9% ▲ 29% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 928 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 21,218 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 10,351 (14.7%) |
| Associates | 9,797 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 9,544 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 18,758 (26.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,606 ▼ 13% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $181,469 ▼ 35% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,038/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 62,781 |
| Vacant Units | 15,532 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Jefferson County is located in New York and encompasses 41 ZIP codes spanning 40 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 117,540 residents. With a median age of 36.14, it is a relatively young county.
Jefferson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,605 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.9% is above the national average.
Housing in Jefferson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $181,469 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,038.
The residents of Jefferson County are primarily White (80.88%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Jefferson County, NY is a solidly middle-class area in New York. The 41 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13605 | Adams | 5,106 | $70,947 | $188,200 | $744 | 3.2% | 45.3% |
| 13606 | Adams Center | 2,397 | $90,694 | $185,000 | $1,160 | 0.4% | 43.9% |
| 13607 | Alexandria Bay | 2,061 | $58,167 | $168,100 | $649 | 7.8% | 47.2% |
| 13608 | Antwerp | 1,845 | $75,673 | $121,000 | $821 | 9.1% | 34.9% |
| 13611 | Belleville | 265 | $54,750 | $197,400 | — | 0.0% | 29.2% |
| 13612 | Black River | 2,940 | $67,106 | $195,000 | $942 | 13.0% | 36.8% |
| 13615 | Brownville | 538 | $78,750 | $182,100 | $763 | 0.0% | 38.3% |
| 13616 | Calcium | 1,560 | $47,110 | $147,800 | $1,356 | 3.4% | 28.3% |
| 13618 | Cape Vincent | 1,696 | $61,500 | $196,500 | $962 | 4.8% | 45.9% |
| 13619 | Carthage | 10,774 | $63,549 | $171,700 | $984 | 7.9% | 30.6% |
| 13622 | Chaumont | 2,100 | $78,136 | $226,100 | $1,011 | 6.0% | 40.4% |
| 13624 | Clayton | 4,438 | $79,167 | $224,000 | $982 | 4.5% | 47.5% |
| 13628 | Deferiet | 185 | $53,750 | $116,500 | $1,304 | 0.0% | 49.0% |
| 13634 | Dexter | 3,866 | $90,461 | $214,800 | $731 | 6.7% | 40.8% |
| 13636 | Ellisburg | 184 | $52,500 | $175,000 | $819 | 7.8% | 22.3% |
| 13637 | Evans Mills | 5,280 | $62,786 | $189,600 | $1,318 | 3.9% | 33.2% |
| 13638 | Felts Mills | 172 | $79,750 | $165,500 | — | 0.0% | 21.6% |
| 13641 | Fishers Landing | 69 | $58,875 | $326,900 | — | 0.0% | 71.0% |
| 13650 | Henderson | 1,268 | $91,458 | $206,700 | $797 | 6.6% | 44.6% |
| 13651 | Henderson Harbor | 127 | $98,333 | $338,500 | — | 0.0% | 78.0% |
| 13656 | La Fargeville | 2,945 | $62,250 | $145,500 | $487 | 8.3% | 30.4% |
| 13659 | Lorraine | 371 | $59,423 | $151,100 | — | 1.7% | 34.4% |
| 13661 | Mannsville | 2,043 | $83,192 | $173,100 | — | 5.6% | 37.0% |
| 13665 | Natural Bridge | 686 | $59,625 | $142,600 | — | 0.9% | 21.1% |
| 13673 | Philadelphia | 1,983 | $75,758 | $171,300 | $798 | 4.4% | 29.0% |
| 13679 | Redwood | 1,169 | $102,826 | $200,600 | — | 1.9% | 43.1% |
| 13682 | Rodman | 795 | $84,375 | $215,600 | $967 | 4.9% | 31.8% |
| 13685 | Sackets Harbor | 2,234 | $85,195 | $286,300 | $1,364 | 2.4% | 53.3% |
| 13691 | Theresa | 3,172 | $75,750 | $158,700 | $985 | 4.7% | 35.6% |
| 13692 | Thousand Island Park | 216 | $161,500 | $291,300 | — | 11.1% | 69.2% |
| 13693 | Three Mile Bay | 315 | $44,375 | $212,500 | — | 0.0% | 48.3% |
| 13601 | Watertown | 37,409 | $57,503 | $170,100 | $974 | 6.1% | 39.5% |
| 13603 | Watertown | 13,973 | $64,028 | — | $1,567 | 2.7% | 49.2% |
| 13640 | Wellesley Island | 305 | $92,422 | $330,500 | — | 28.9% | 72.0% |