City

Rensselaer Falls, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Lawrence County  ·  New York

👥1,417Population
💰$73,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂29.0Median Age
🏠$134,600Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓50.8%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Hispanic: 0.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1%Race
White97.6%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
26%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.18
Below Poverty27.4% ▲ 174% above avg
College Grads50.8% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 79% above avg
HS Graduate180 (25.9%)
Some College80 (11.5%)
Associates82 (11.8%)
Bachelors173 (24.9%)
Graduate Degree180 (25.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 24.9%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
HS Grad25.9%
Some College11.5%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors24.9%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$134,600 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units502
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
68%
About Rensselaer Falls, NY

Rensselaer Falls is a city in New York, located in St. Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,417 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29 years.

Economically, Rensselaer Falls is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,000 is near the national average. Approximately 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Rensselaer Falls is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rensselaer Falls is well-educated. 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rensselaer Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13680 1,417 $73,000 $134,600 $625 8.8% 50.8% 86.6%