13690 ZIP Code — Star Lake, NY

Saint Lawrence County, New York

ZIP code 13690 is located in Star Lake, New York, within Saint Lawrence County. It covers approximately 54.42 square miles and serves a population of 773 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 13690

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 $77,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,614. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 29 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 13690 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

773

population

54.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13690 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13690

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13690. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Star Lake	Acceptable
Star Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13639 Fine (11.2 mi) 13648 Harrisville (14.2 mi) 13684 Russell (14.9 mi) 13625 Colton (15.6 mi) 13635 Edwards (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	773
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	54.42 sq mi
Water area	1.28 sq mi
Latitude	44.1555
Longitude	-74.9968
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	61.6%	47.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	18.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

773

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$47,614

Median household income

$28,738

Per capita income

$77,400

Median home value

$733

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

449

Housing units

21.3%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	191	24.7%
18 and over	582	75.3%
65 and over	172	22.3%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.7%

Two or more races 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Black or African American 3.1%

Other race 1%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	657	80.7%
Two or more races	78	9.6%
Hispanic or Latino	41	5%
Black or African American	25	3.1%
Other race	8	1%
Asian	5	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.6%	47.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	18.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 24.1%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	24.1%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$47,614

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.2%

$50k–$100k 32.0%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,400
Median rent / month	$733
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	39.4%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	0.4%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	22.2%
1940–1949	13.5%
1939 or earlier	32.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	13.8%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	50.8%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	9.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	6.1%
Propane / LP gas	19.0%
Fuel oil	57.6%
Wood	10.9%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	151	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	11	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	93	29.9%
Female householder, no spouse	56	18.0%
Households with children under 18	64	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	130	41.8%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.7%	17.6%
Married	44.8%	59.0%
Separated	3.0%	0.8%
Widowed	3.3%	17.2%
Divorced	10.2%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 14.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	27.7%
Kindergarten	15	8.2%
Elementary school	67	36.4%
High school	21	11.4%
College / grad school	30	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.0%

Construction 19.4%

Public administration 16.7%

Professional & management 6.0%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Retail trade 3.6%

Information 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.4%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	26.2%
Production & transportation	4.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.9%
Government	36.9%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.6%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.6%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 35.8%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 14.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.2%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	118	20.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.6%
Under 18	22.0%
18–64 years	30.0%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	52.5%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	15.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	709	91.7%
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)	754	97.5%
Born in same state	752	97.3%
Born in different state	676	87.5%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	19	2.5%
Not a US citizen	17	89.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	85	11%
Italian	81	10.5%
German	46	6%
Arab	45	5.8%
English	13	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	9	1.2%
Irish	4	0.5%
Polish	3	0.4%
Norwegian	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13690

What city is ZIP code 13690 in?

ZIP code 13690 is primarily assigned to Star Lake, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13690 in?

ZIP code 13690 falls within Saint Lawrence County, New York.

Does ZIP code 13690 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 13690 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13690?

20% of residents in ZIP code 13690 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 13690 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 13690 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13690?

The median home value in ZIP code 13690 is $77,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 13690 in?

ZIP code 13690 observes the EST timezone.