13612 ZIP Code — Black River, NY

Jefferson County, New York

ZIP code 13612 is located in Black River, New York, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 18.94 square miles and serves a population of 2,703 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 13612

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $194,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $70,223. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 13612 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,703

population

18.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Black River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13638 Felts Mills (3.1 mi) 13603 Watertown (3.9 mi) 13616 Calcium (4.1 mi) 13601 Watertown (5.8 mi) 13637 Evans Mills (7.6 mi) 13682 Rodman (10.7 mi) 13626 Copenhagen (11.3 mi) 13619 Carthage (11.5 mi) 13602 Fort Drum (12.9 mi) 13673 Philadelphia (13.6 mi) 13606 Adams Center (13.9 mi) 13634 Dexter (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,703
Population density	143 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	18.94 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	43.9868
Longitude	-75.7886
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	41.6%	45.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	34.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.7%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,703

Population

143

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$70,223

Median household income

$33,072

Per capita income

$194,900

Median home value

$885

Median monthly rent

66.2%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

17.0%

Unemployment

989

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

108

15–19

101

20–24

163

25–34

152

230

35–44

214

176

45–54

164

101

55–59

103

60–64

150

65–74

140

116

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	516	19.1%
18 and over	2,187	80.9%
65 and over	560	20.7%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Asian 5.1%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,485	90.7%
Asian	140	5.1%
Two or more races	62	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	38	1.4%
Other race	16	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.6%	45.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	34.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.7%	11.5%

Under $10k 11.2%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.2%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	21.8%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$70,223

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 23.2%

$200k–$300k 34.5%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$194,900
Median rent / month	$885
Owner occupied	66.2%
Renter occupied	33.8%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	66.4%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	21.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	20.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.9%
Electricity	17.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Fuel oil	11.1%
Wood	4.8%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	713	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	109	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	177	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	200	16.7%
Households with children under 18	247	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	366	30.5%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	10.6%
Married	58.2%	61.9%
Separated	0.0%	2.7%
Widowed	1.2%	7.6%
Divorced	12.7%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 45.5%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	3.5%
Kindergarten	25	4.6%
Elementary school	250	45.6%
High school	145	26.5%
College / grad school	109	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.2%

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Professional & management 14.8%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Other services 6.9%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Public administration 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.4%

Construction 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	28.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.7

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 18.5%

Female-led households 5.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	353	17.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,609	96.5%
Spanish	51	2.0%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.3%
Other languages	38	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,565	94.9%
Born in same state	2,522	93.3%
Born in different state	1,813	67.1%
Foreign born	43	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	138	5.1%
Not a US citizen	50	36.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	489	18.1%
Italian	441	16.3%
Arab	152	5.6%
Irish	100	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	50	1.8%
English	21	0.8%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13612

What city is ZIP code 13612 in?

ZIP code 13612 is primarily assigned to Black River, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13612 in?

ZIP code 13612 falls within Jefferson County, New York.

Does ZIP code 13612 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 13612 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13612?

The median home value in ZIP code 13612 is $194,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 13612?

ZIP code 13612 has an estimated population of 2,703 residents, with a density of 143 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 13612?

The median household income in ZIP code 13612 is $70,223, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 13612 in?

ZIP code 13612 observes the EST timezone.