ZIP Code 13670 -- Oswegatchie, NY

St. Lawrence | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 50% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.6x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • The median age of 63.80 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.
  • 98.73% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
378
Unknown
Median Income
$36,250
Home Value
$58,000
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
63.80
Diversity Index
6.60
Very Low
Cost of Living
52.4
significantly below average
Unemployment
12.3%

About ZIP Code 13670

ZIP code 13670 in Oswegatchie, New York is a unknown area with a population of 378. The median household income is $36,250, which is This is 52% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $58,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.6x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 52.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 63.80 years. Approximately 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in St. Lawrence, NY.

Population & Age

Total Population
378
Median Age
63.80
Male Population
183
48.4%
Female Population
195
51.6%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
6.60 Very Low
White
96.6%
Black or African American
0.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
3.2%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$36,250
Mean Household Income
$47,354
Per Capita Income
$19,835
Below Poverty Line
9.3%

This is 52% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$58,000
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
433
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
275
63.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1957
Owner Occupied
98.7%
Renter Occupied
1.3%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.6x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 98.7% Renter 1.3%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 80.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.4%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
73
Employment Rate
87.7%
Unemployment Rate
12.3%
Mean Commute Time
54.0 min

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
81.4%
Carpool
3.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
8.5%

Cost of Living Index

52.4
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 13670 is 47.6% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in St. Lawrence

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
13662 Massena 15,556 $59,106
13669 Ogdensburg 15,542 $70,304
13676 Potsdam 12,874 $56,170
13617 Canton 12,431 $71,663
13642 Gouverneur 9,043 $49,728
13668 Norwood 3,563 $63,393

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 13670

ZIP code 13670 (Oswegatchie, NY) has a total population of 378 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 63.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 13670 is $36,250 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 52% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 13670 is primarily located in Oswegatchie, New York (NY). It falls within St. Lawrence County.

The median home value in ZIP code 13670 is $58,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 13670 is 63.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 13670 has a cost of living index of 52.43 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 13670, 9.97% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.44% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 13670 is 12.33%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 8.47% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.