City

Gouverneur, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Lawrence County  ·  New York

👥9,018Population
💰$47,452Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$116,200Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 68% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 3.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic6.1%
Black3.6%
Asian0.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 68% above avg
No HS Diploma108 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,877 (33.2%)
Some College1,060 (18.7%)
Associates653 (11.5%)
Bachelors709 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree1,252 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College18.7%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,452 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$116,200 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units4,214
Vacant Units623

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Gouverneur, NY

Gouverneur is a city in New York, located in St. Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,018 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Gouverneur is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,452 is below the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Gouverneur is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $851 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gouverneur is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gouverneur
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13642 9,018 $47,452 $116,200 $851 8.2% 34.7% 70.0%