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Saint Lawrence County
South Colton, NY
13687
13687 ZIP Code — South Colton, NY
Saint Lawrence County, New York
ZIP code 13687 is located in
South Colton ,
New York ,
within Saint Lawrence County .
It covers approximately 75.81 square miles and serves a population of
505 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 315 .
About ZIP code 13687
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 $163,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $44,375. 47% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 13687 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
505
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
089
Geography
Land area
75.81 sq mi
Water area
8.86 sq mi
Latitude
44.4869
Longitude
-74.8334
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
315
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.9%
47.8%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
25.6%
30.8%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
25.1%
18.1%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.4%
3.2%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$44,375
Median household income
$163,700
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 77 15.2% 18 and over 428 84.8% 65 and over 179 35.4% Median age 54.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Group Count % White 501 99.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 4 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.9%
47.8%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
25.6%
30.8%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
25.1%
18.1%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.4%
3.2%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.4% $15k–$25k 13.7% $25k–$35k 18.9% $35k–$50k 11.6% $50k–$75k 13.7% $75k–$100k 12.0% $100k–$150k 5.6% $150k–$200k 9.4% $200k+ 5.6% Median income $44,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $163,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 97.0% Renter occupied 3.0% Vacant 62.1% Single-family detached 93.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.4% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.20
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 7.3% 1990–1999 9.8% 1980–1989 13.2% 1970–1979 11.2% 1960–1969 14.0% 1950–1959 9.4% 1940–1949 5.9% 1939 or earlier 25.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 16.7% 2 bedrooms 34.8% 3 bedrooms 33.5% 4 bedrooms 12.4% 5+ bedrooms 1.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.1% 1 vehicle 38.6% 2 vehicles 32.6% 3 or more 26.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 11.6% Propane / LP gas 20.6% Fuel oil 34.3% Wood 33.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 131 56.2% Cohabiting couple 23 9.9% Male householder, no spouse 52 22.3% Female householder, no spouse 27 11.6% Households with children under 18 42 18.0% Households with seniors (65+) 119 51.1% Average household size 2.17
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.3% 16.8% Married 54.4% 71.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.7% 5.6% Divorced 14.6% 6.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
6.6%
Graduate / professional
10.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.5% Bachelor's or higher 29.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 25 51.0% High school 16 32.7% College / grad school 8 16.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.4%
Professional & management
12.4%
Agriculture & mining
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Public administration
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.0% Service 25.8% Sales & office 14.3% Natural resources & construction 16.6% Production & transportation 8.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.2% Government 12.4% Self-employed 7.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.8% Carpool 12.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.1% Work from home 10.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.7%
Female-led households
40.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.8% Retirement income 41.2% Supplemental Security 6.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.3% High blood pressure 37.8% High cholesterol 38.2% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 28.8% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.4% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 25.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.0% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 13.1% Poor mental health 12.8% Poor physical health 10.5% No health insurance 8.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.4% Visited dentist 69.9% Cholesterol screening 93.2% Teeth loss 13.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 25 5.8%
Disability % Any disability 21.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 25.7% 65 and over 25.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.5% Public insurance 70.7% No insurance 3.6% Uninsured under 19 7.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 461 91.3% 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) 500 99.0% Born in same state 500 99.0% Born in different state 399 79.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 5 1.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 106 21% Arab 64 12.7%
Ancestry Count % Italian 44 8.7% German 13 2.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.1% Internet access 95.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13687
What city is ZIP code 13687 in?
ZIP code 13687 is primarily assigned to South Colton, New York.
What county is ZIP code 13687 in?
ZIP code 13687 falls within Saint Lawrence County, New York.
Does ZIP code 13687 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 13687 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 13687 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 13687 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 13687 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 13687 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13687?
15% of residents in ZIP code 13687 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 13687 in?
ZIP code 13687 observes the EST timezone.
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