ZIP Code 13608, New York
ZIP Code 13608 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 13608 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Jefferson County / St. Lawrence County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,676. The land area covers 40.80 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,676 | ±284 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 706 | ±109 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 862 | ±120 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 706 | ±109 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 156 | ±63 |
| Median Home Value | $111,600 | ±$19,173 |
| Median Gross Rent | $779 | ±$136 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,643 | ±$6,277 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,771 | ±$4,882 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 238 | ±90 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 744 | ±141 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.1% | ±6.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 113,140 (2024)
ID: 170423
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
195 ARSENAL ST, WATERTOWN NY 13601-2591
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | ANTWERP, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | EVANS MILLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | GOUVERNEUR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GOUVERNEUR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | GOUVERNEUR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | HAMMOND, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HARRISVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | HARRISVILLE, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jefferson Community College
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College | 24.4 mi away | 1220 Coffeen St, Watertown, NY, 13601-1897 |
3157862200
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CROSBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 59 MAIN STREET, ANTWERP, NY, 13608 |
(315) 659-8564
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BODMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 8 ALDRICH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, NY, 13673 |
(315) 642-3323
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READING ROOM ASSOCIATION OF GOUVERNEUR
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 60 CHURCH STREET, GOUVERNEUR, NY, 13642 |
(315) 287-0191
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THERESA FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 301 MAIN STREET, THERESA, NY, 13691 |
(315) 628-5972
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HAMMOND FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 21 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HAMMOND, NY, 13646 |
(315) 324-5139
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RICHVILLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 41 SCHOOL STREET, RICHVILLE, NY, 13681 |
(315) 287-1481
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EVANS MILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 8706 NOBLE STREET, EVANS MILLS, NY, 13637 |
(315) 629-4483
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MACSHERRY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 112 WALTON STREET, ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY, 13607 |
(315) 482-2241
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HARRISVILLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 8209 MAIN STREET, HARRISVILLE, NY, 13648 |
(315) 543-2577
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GOUVERNEUR 3 NW, NY US, located 8.2 miles from ZCTA5 13608. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5° | 5.1° | 15.8° | 2.76" | 23.7" |
| February | 29.2° | 5.8° | 17.5° | 2.12" | 23.0" |
| March | 38.5° | 17.0° | 27.8° | 2.29" | 15.1" |
| April | 53.2° | 31.2° | 42.2° | 3.15" | 4.2" |
| May | 66.0° | 42.1° | 54.1° | 3.26" | 0.1" |
| June | 74.9° | 52.5° | 63.7° | 3.91" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.2° | 57.3° | 68.3° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.2° | 55.2° | 66.7° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.2° | 46.5° | 58.8° | 3.78" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.6° | 36.4° | 47.0° | 4.66" | 0.8" |
| November | 45.1° | 26.7° | 35.9° | 3.57" | 7.2" |
| December | 32.6° | 15.0° | 23.8° | 2.95" | 18.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxbow CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Antwerp village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Philadelphia village | Village | 8.8 mi | — |
| Gouverneur village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Hailesboro CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
| Theresa village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 13608. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.