13659 ZIP Code — Lorraine, NY

Jefferson County, New York

ZIP code 13659 is located in Lorraine, New York, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 56.37 square miles and serves a population of 379 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 13659

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 $116,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,019. 39% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 13659 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

379

population

56.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13659 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13659

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13659. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lorraine	Acceptable
Lorraine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13682 Rodman (7.3 mi) 13083 Lacona (9.6 mi) 13605 Adams (9.8 mi) 13661 Mannsville (10.3 mi) 13626 Copenhagen (10.4 mi) 13437 Redfield (10.8 mi) 13606 Adams Center (10.9 mi) 13144 Richland (12.5 mi) 13636 Ellisburg (12.9 mi) 13145 Sandy Creek (14.3 mi) 13601 Watertown (17.2 mi) 13612 Black River (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	379
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	56.37 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	43.7416
Longitude	-75.8664
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	47.3%	45.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	34.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.7%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

379

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$57,019

Median household income

$30,016

Per capita income

$116,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.2%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

353

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	73	19.3%
18 and over	306	80.7%
65 and over	74	19.5%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	365	96.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	1.8%
Two or more races	7	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	45.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	34.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.7%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 38.7%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	38.7%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$57,019

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 21.9%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.2%
Renter occupied	5.8%
Vacant	57.2%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	23.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.9%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	27.3%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	0.6%
Propane / LP gas	30.3%
Fuel oil	23.2%
Wood	41.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	18	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	31	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	12	7.7%
Households with children under 18	50	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	27.7%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	27.2%
Married	61.1%	62.9%
Separated	2.9%	2.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.3%
Divorced	17.1%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	30	38.0%
High school	28	35.4%
College / grad school	21	26.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Retail trade 13.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Construction 11.5%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Public administration 7.7%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Professional & management 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Other services 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	21.4%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.1%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 20.6%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	10.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	14.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	20.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	56.8%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	360	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)	379	100.0%
Born in same state	378	99.7%
Born in different state	321	84.7%
Foreign born	1	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	82	21.6%
Italian	44	11.6%
Arab	31	8.2%
German	29	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	3.4%
Irish	2	0.5%
Polish	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13659

What city is ZIP code 13659 in?

ZIP code 13659 is primarily assigned to Lorraine, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13659 in?

ZIP code 13659 falls within Jefferson County, New York.

Is ZIP code 13659 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 13659 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 13659 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 13659 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 13659 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 13659 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13659?

The median home value in ZIP code 13659 is $116,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 13659 in?

ZIP code 13659 observes the EST timezone.