13616 ZIP Code — Calcium, NY

Jefferson County, New York

ZIP code 13616 is located in Calcium, New York, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 5.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,936 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 13616

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,800. Renters make up the majority at 71%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $45,921. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 13616 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,936
population
5.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
13616 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 13616

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City Status
Calcium Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
13601 Watertown (3.8 mi) 13603 Watertown (4 mi) 13612 Black River (4.1 mi) 13637 Evans Mills (4.8 mi) 13638 Felts Mills (4.9 mi) 13634 Dexter (11.8 mi) 13673 Philadelphia (12.5 mi) 13682 Rodman (12.5 mi) 13656 La Fargeville (12.7 mi) 13602 Fort Drum (13 mi) 13685 Sackets Harbor (13.7 mi) 13606 Adams Center (13.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,936
Population density 348 / sq mi
State FIPS 36
County FIPS 045
Geography
Land area 5.56 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 44.0265
Longitude -75.8493
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 51.1% 45.1% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 24.3% 34.1% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 20.5% 18.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.1% 2.7% 11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,936
Population
348
People per sq mi
33.5
Median age
$45,921
Median household income
$30,508
Per capita income
$141,800
Median home value
$1,144
Median monthly rent
28.7%
Home ownership
18.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
284
Housing units
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
24
Under 5
29
20
5–9
24
23
10–14
27
37
15–19
44
204
20–24
248
162
25–34
197
52
35–44
63
72
45–54
88
34
55–59
42
113
60–64
136
111
65–74
134
15
75–84
19
8
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181688.7%
18 and over1,76891.3%
65 and over29715.3%
Median age33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.2%
Black or African American 14%
Two or more races 7.9%
Asian 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3%
Other race 2%
GroupCount%
White1,36168.2%
Black or African American28014%
Two or more races1577.9%
Asian984.9%
Hispanic or Latino593%
Other race402%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.1% 45.1% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 24.3% 34.1% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 20.5% 18.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.1% 2.7% 11.5%
$15k–$25k 5.5%
$25k–$35k 27.3%
$35k–$50k 31.9%
$50k–$75k 11.9%
$75k–$100k 13.1%
$100k–$150k 4.6%
$150k–$200k 5.7%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k5.5%
$25k–$35k27.3%
$35k–$50k31.9%
$50k–$75k11.9%
$75k–$100k13.1%
$100k–$150k4.6%
$150k–$200k5.7%
Median income$45,921

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 13.7%
$100k–$150k 51.4%
$150k–$200k 10.2%
$200k–$300k 18.3%
$300k–$500k 6.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$141,800
Median rent / month$1,144
Owner occupied28.7%
Renter occupied71.3%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached27.7%
Large apartment buildings12.1%
Mobile homes14.8%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.75

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.5%
2000–200915.5%
1990–199934.7%
1980–19896.2%
1970–19792.1%
1960–19699.6%
1950–195916.8%
1940–19491.7%
1939 or earlier10.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.6%
2 bedrooms48.3%
3 bedrooms40.6%
4 bedrooms9.5%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.6%
1 vehicle41.2%
2 vehicles42.0%
3 or more9.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas71.1%
Electricity23.0%
Propane / LP gas3.3%
Fuel oil2.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family29529.8%
Cohabiting couple27027.3%
Male householder, no spouse19920.1%
Female householder, no spouse22622.8%
Households with children under 18929.3%
Households with seniors (65+)23023.2%
Average household size1.96

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married48.9%19.5%
Married47.9%30.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%14.8%
Divorced3.2%35.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.0%
Some HS, no diploma 9.7%
HS graduate 17.8%
Some college, no degree 25.2%
Associate's degree 10.5%
Bachelor's degree 10.5%
Graduate / professional 8.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher72.3%
Bachelor's or higher18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school9436.4%
High school218.1%
College / grad school14355.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%
Retail trade 19.4%
Professional & management 14.5%
Other services 14.3%
Information 11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%
Transportation & utilities 5.1%
Public administration 4.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts11.5%
Service26.4%
Sales & office24.8%
Natural resources & construction14.3%
Production & transportation23.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector92.5%
Government4.6%
Self-employed2.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.4%
Carpool5.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.1%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)11.8

Poverty

All people 18.5%
Under 18 years 49.4%
18 and over 15.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security24.6%
Retirement income14.6%
Supplemental Security17.0%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP28.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.7%
High blood pressure28.5%
High cholesterol24.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Heart disease5.0%
Stroke2.5%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis19.7%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease6.2%
Cancer4.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.2%
Binge drinking19.8%
No physical activity26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.8%
Depression23.2%
Fair or poor health12.3%
Poor mental health16.5%
Poor physical health9.3%
No health insurance13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.3%
Visited dentist58.0%
Cholesterol screening85.4%
Teeth loss18.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1369.2%
Disability%
Any disability16.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years5.5%
65 and over67.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.9%
Public insurance63.8%
No insurance1.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,88397.3%
Spanish643.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages643.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,79992.9%
Born in same state1,79992.9%
Born in different state1,29666.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen1377.1%
Not a US citizen7353.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab39420.4%
French28614.8%
AncestryCount%
Italian1789.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access51.1%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13616

What city is ZIP code 13616 in?

ZIP code 13616 is primarily assigned to Calcium, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13616 in?

ZIP code 13616 falls within Jefferson County, New York.

Is ZIP code 13616 mostly rentals?

71% of occupied units in ZIP code 13616 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13616?

19% of residents in ZIP code 13616 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13616?

The median home value in ZIP code 13616 is $141,800.

Does ZIP code 13616 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 13616 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 13616 in?

ZIP code 13616 observes the EST timezone.

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