🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

13601

Watertown

ZIP Code 13601 is a standard zip code serving Watertown, Watertown, New York (NY), in Jefferson County, United States. It has an estimated population of 38,158 with a median household income of $42,296. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New York (NY)
County: Jefferson
City: Watertown
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 43.974300
Longitude: -75.912200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 140.70 mi²
Water Area: 2.75 mi²
Population Density: 271.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 44.132401°N, 43.821083°S, -75.716997°E, -76.095759°W

With 38,158 residents spread across 140.70 square miles, this area has a population density of 271.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

38,158

Population

90th percentile

$42,296

Median Income

35th percentile

$130,200

Median Home Value

50th percentile

140.70 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 13601 is $42,296, and the median home value is $130,200.

Housing

16,971

Total Units

15,470

Occupied Units

91.2%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Watertown, NY.

13603

Watertown

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