13602 ZIP Code — Fort Drum, NY

Jefferson County, New York

ZIP code 13602 is located in Fort Drum, New York, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 11.48 square miles and serves a population of 2,798 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315/680.

About ZIP code 13602

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 6 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 90% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 13602 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a high rate of remote workers.

2,798

population

11.48

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13602 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13602

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13602. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Drum	Acceptable
Fort Drum	Acceptable
Fort Drum	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13673 Philadelphia (4.1 mi) 13665 Natural Bridge (7.1 mi) 13608 Antwerp (7.5 mi) 13691 Theresa (8.2 mi) 13603 Watertown (9.4 mi) 13638 Felts Mills (9.7 mi) 13637 Evans Mills (9.8 mi) 13619 Carthage (11.7 mi) 13612 Black River (12.9 mi) 13616 Calcium (13 mi) 13679 Redwood (14.9 mi) 13656 La Fargeville (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,798
Population density	244 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	11.48 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	44.1383
Longitude	-75.6379
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	315/680

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	45.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	34.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,798

Population

244

People per sq mi

21.6

Median age

Median household income

$28,067

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

540

15–19

1,628

20–24

172

363

25–34

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3	0.1%
18 and over	2,795	99.9%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	21.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.8%

Black or African American 16.6%

Two or more races 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Other race 5.3%

Asian 5.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,603	52.8%
Black or African American	504	16.6%
Two or more races	260	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	238	7.8%
Other race	161	5.3%
Asian	158	5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	58	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	54	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	45.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	34.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	11.5%

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	100.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	100.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	100.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	100.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	98.5%	100.0%
Married	0.6%	0.0%
Separated	0.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 41.9%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	447	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 24.3%

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Finance & real estate 19.4%

Professional & management 11.7%

Retail trade 9.0%

Other services 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	21.6%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	4.1%
Government	95.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	15.8%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	38.4%
Work from home	31.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	6.2

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.1%
High blood pressure	12.3%
High cholesterol	11.0%
Diabetes	1.9%
Heart disease	1.1%
Stroke	0.6%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	4.3%
Kidney disease	0.8%
Pulmonary disease	1.8%
Cancer	0.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	29.8%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	6.2%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	4.4%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	73.8%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	264	90.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	0.0%
Public insurance	0.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,798	100.0%
Spanish	99	3.5%
Other Indo-European	28	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.3%
Other languages	36	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,561	91.5%
Born in same state	2,428	86.8%
Born in different state	241	8.6%
Foreign born	133	4.8%
Naturalized citizen	237	8.5%
Not a US citizen	110	46.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	255	9.1%
French	123	4.4%
Arab	60	2.1%
Polish	56	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	0.9%
Irish	20	0.7%
German	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.0%
Internet access	0.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13602

What city is ZIP code 13602 in?

ZIP code 13602 is primarily assigned to Fort Drum, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13602 in?

ZIP code 13602 falls within Jefferson County, New York.

Does ZIP code 13602 have a large veteran population?

90% of civilians in ZIP code 13602 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 13602?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 13602?

ZIP code 13602 has an estimated population of 2,798 residents, with a density of 244 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 13602 in?

ZIP code 13602 observes the EST timezone.