13606 ZIP Code — Adams Center, NY

Jefferson County, New York

ZIP code 13606 is located in Adams Center, New York, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 35.01 square miles and serves a population of 2,423 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 13606

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $177,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,625. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 13606 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,423

population

35.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13606 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13606

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Adams Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13605 Adams (4.2 mi) 13682 Rodman (6.4 mi) 13685 Sackets Harbor (6.6 mi) 13601 Watertown (10.1 mi) 13661 Mannsville (10.2 mi) 13636 Ellisburg (10.2 mi) 13659 Lorraine (10.9 mi) 13634 Dexter (11.3 mi) 13616 Calcium (13.8 mi) 13612 Black River (13.9 mi) 13650 Henderson (14.1 mi) 13083 Lacona (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,423
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	35.01 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	43.8627
Longitude	-76.0070
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	315

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	45.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	34.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	25.1%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.7%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,423

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$90,625

Median household income

$35,980

Per capita income

$177,800

Median home value

$1,250

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

894

Housing units

30.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

103

10–14

15–19

20–24

166

25–34

147

132

35–44

117

209

45–54

184

183

55–59

162

60–64

163

65–74

144

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	527	21.7%
18 and over	1,896	78.3%
65 and over	384	15.8%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 2.3%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,354	97.2%
Two or more races	56	2.3%
Black or African American	11	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	45.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	34.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	25.1%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.7%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$90,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$50k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 34.4%

$200k–$300k 24.7%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,800
Median rent / month	$1,250
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	61.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.3%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	23.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	51.6%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.0%
Electricity	4.9%
Propane / LP gas	29.2%
Fuel oil	19.7%
Wood	9.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	517	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	107	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	86	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	223	23.9%
Households with children under 18	234	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	258	27.7%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	19.1%
Married	57.5%	52.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	1.0%	12.8%
Divorced	13.8%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 16.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	30.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	4.5%
Kindergarten	37	7.0%
Elementary school	289	54.5%
High school	81	15.3%
College / grad school	99	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.6%

Retail trade 17.2%

Construction 7.2%

Professional & management 7.0%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Public administration 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Other services 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.1%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 36.5%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 43.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	34.0%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	23.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	163	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	63.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,303	95.0%
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)	2,423	100.0%
Born in same state	2,423	100.0%
Born in different state	2,184	90.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	433	17.9%
French	370	15.3%
Arab	211	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	170	7%
English	79	3.3%
Irish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	96.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13606

What city is ZIP code 13606 in?

ZIP code 13606 is primarily assigned to Adams Center, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13606 in?

ZIP code 13606 falls within Jefferson County, New York.

Is ZIP code 13606 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 13606 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13606?

17% of residents in ZIP code 13606 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13606?

The median home value in ZIP code 13606 is $177,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 13606?

ZIP code 13606 has an estimated population of 2,423 residents, with a density of 69 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 13606 in?

ZIP code 13606 observes the EST timezone.