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Saint Lawrence County
Oswegatchie, NY
13670
13670 ZIP Code — Oswegatchie, NY
Saint Lawrence County, New York
ZIP code 13670 is located in
Oswegatchie ,
New York ,
within Saint Lawrence County .
It covers approximately 79.29 square miles and serves a population of
383 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 315 .
About ZIP code 13670
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $57,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $31,971. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 13670 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
383
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
089
Geography
Land area
79.29 sq mi
Water area
1.36 sq mi
Latitude
44.2176
Longitude
-75.1083
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
315
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.6%
47.8%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
30.8%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
5.6%
18.1%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.5%
3.2%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$31,971
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 58 15.1% 18 and over 325 84.9% 65 and over 156 40.7% Median age 52.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 374 97.7% Two or more races 7 1.8% Asian 1 0.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.6%
47.8%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
30.8%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
5.6%
18.1%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.5%
3.2%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 13.8% $10k–$15k 1.9% $15k–$25k 13.2% $25k–$35k 26.4% $35k–$50k 1.9% $50k–$75k 27.7% $75k–$100k 5.0% $100k–$150k 8.2% $200k+ 1.9% Median income $31,971
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $57,400 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 90.6% Renter occupied 9.4% Vacant 59.5% Single-family detached 80.4% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 18.3% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.33
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.0% 2000–2009 13.2% 1990–1999 6.4% 1980–1989 9.2% 1970–1979 15.3% 1960–1969 7.4% 1950–1959 8.1% 1940–1949 8.7% 1939 or earlier 30.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.8% 1 bedroom 10.2% 2 bedrooms 37.9% 3 bedrooms 33.8% 4 bedrooms 13.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.8% 1 vehicle 35.2% 2 vehicles 47.2% 3 or more 8.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 6.3% Electricity 1.9% Propane / LP gas 12.6% Fuel oil 52.2% Wood 25.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 110 69.2% Cohabiting couple 6 3.8% Male householder, no spouse 19 11.9% Female householder, no spouse 24 15.1% Households with children under 18 40 25.2% Households with seniors (65+) 87 54.7% Average household size 2.41
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.6% 9.4% Married 63.9% 72.9% Separated 0.0% 4.4% Widowed 1.9% 7.7% Divorced 7.6% 5.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
20.5%
Some college, no degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
2.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.4% Bachelor's or higher 5.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 18 32.1% High school 18 32.1% College / grad school 20 35.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
70.1%
Public administration
6.0%
Professional & management
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.3% Service 37.3% Sales & office 10.4% Natural resources & construction 11.9% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.1% Government 23.9% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 3.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.5% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.3% Work from home 5.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 40.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 66.0% Retirement income 54.7% Supplemental Security 8.8% Cash public assistance 8.8% Food stamps / SNAP 18.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.0% High blood pressure 39.4% High cholesterol 38.1% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 29.9% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.1% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.4% Binge drinking 16.5% No physical activity 29.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.2% Depression 23.0% Fair or poor health 16.7% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 12.5% No health insurance 11.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.4% Visited dentist 62.7% Cholesterol screening 91.2% Teeth loss 18.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 59 18.2%
Disability % Any disability 27.4% Under 18 15.5% 18–64 years 39.1% 65 and over 19.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.1% Public insurance 82.8% No insurance 1.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 361 94.3% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 383 100.0% Born in same state 383 100.0% Born in different state 371 96.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 105 27.4% Italian 31 8.1% Arab 19 5%
Ancestry Count % German 6 1.6% English 2 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.5% Internet access 76.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13670
What city is ZIP code 13670 in?
ZIP code 13670 is primarily assigned to Oswegatchie, New York.
What county is ZIP code 13670 in?
ZIP code 13670 falls within Saint Lawrence County, New York.
Does ZIP code 13670 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 13670 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 13670 have a large retiree population?
66% of households in ZIP code 13670 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 13670?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 13670 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 13670 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 13670 in?
ZIP code 13670 observes the EST timezone.
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