13697 ZIP Code — Winthrop, NY

Saint Lawrence County, New York

ZIP code 13697 is located in Winthrop, New York, within Saint Lawrence County. It covers approximately 64.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,879 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 13697

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($70,732) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 13697 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,879

population

64.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13697 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13697

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13697. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winthrop	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12965 Nicholville (5.5 mi) 12967 North Lawrence (6.2 mi) 13696 West Stockholm (6.4 mi) 13613 Brasher Falls (7.1 mi) 13676 Potsdam (8.9 mi) 13667 Norfolk (9.6 mi) 13668 Norwood (9.9 mi) 13699 Potsdam (12 mi) 12930 Dickinson Center (12 mi) 12957 Moira (12.5 mi) 13662 Massena (13.4 mi) 13672 Parishville (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,879
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	64.86 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	44.7541
Longitude	-74.7882
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	59.6%	47.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	18.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,879

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$70,732

Median household income

$49,381

Per capita income

$127,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

764

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

238

35–44

205

145

45–54

125

55–59

60–64

163

65–74

141

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	322	17.1%
18 and over	1,557	82.9%
65 and over	478	25.4%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,800	94.6%
Two or more races	59	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.2%
Asian	20	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.6%	47.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	18.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 21.1%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	21.1%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	4.7%
$100k–$150k	27.3%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$70,732

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	4.8%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	22.6%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	20.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.4%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	35.4%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.2%
Electricity	1.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.7%
Fuel oil	56.4%
Wood	18.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	479	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	65	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	152	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	135	16.2%
Households with children under 18	244	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	358	43.1%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.1%	17.2%
Married	63.6%	58.1%
Separated	1.9%	2.1%
Widowed	6.9%	12.5%
Divorced	9.4%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 16.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.3%
Kindergarten	32	10.5%
Elementary school	194	63.4%
High school	36	11.8%
College / grad school	34	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.6%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Retail trade 10.2%

Construction 8.4%

Public administration 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Professional & management 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.6%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 17.4%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	73.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.3%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,820	96.9%
Spanish	10	0.5%
Other Indo-European	10	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,796	95.6%
Born in same state	1,796	95.6%
Born in different state	1,542	82.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	83	4.4%
Not a US citizen	55	66.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	229	12.2%
Italian	200	10.6%
German	78	4.2%
Arab	59	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	41	2.2%
Dutch	16	0.9%
English	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13697

What city is ZIP code 13697 in?

ZIP code 13697 is primarily assigned to Winthrop, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13697 in?

ZIP code 13697 falls within Saint Lawrence County, New York.

Does ZIP code 13697 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 13697 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 13697 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 13697 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 13697 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 13697 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13697?

The median home value in ZIP code 13697 is $127,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 13697 in?

ZIP code 13697 observes the EST timezone.