City

Russell, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Lawrence County  ·  New York

👥1,105Population
💰$56,250Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$111,200Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic0.5%
Black1.4%
Asian0.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty23.4% ▲ 134% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.6%)
HS Graduate316 (43.9%)
Some College120 (16.7%)
Associates65 (9%)
Bachelors98 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree116 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad43.9%
Some College16.7%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,250 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$111,200 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units711
Vacant Units253

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Russell, NY

Russell is a city in New York, located in St. Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,105 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Russell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,250 is below the national average. Approximately 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Russell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Russell is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Russell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13684 1,105 $56,250 $111,200 $800 5.7% 29.8% 86.2%