Population & age
- Total population
- 2,021
- Median age
- 20.0
Potsdam, NY (13699)
St. Lawrence County · Population 2,021
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Potsdam, NY (ZIP 13699) sits in St. Lawrence County. The page draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in below the national average at 13.9%. No NCES schools are mapped to this ZIP in the current dataset. 6 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $15,870. Average annual pay across local establishments runs $85,948 per worker (Census ZBP) — a high-wage local economy. The most recent FEMA disaster declaration here was tropical storm-related (REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM DEBBY, 2024). Annual average temperature is just 44.5°F per NOAA's 1991–2020 Climate Normals — a notably cold-weather climate. New residents arriving here predominantly come from Franklin County, NY (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: fair market rent of $1,160 for a two-bedroom. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
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Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 73.3%
- Black
- 8.9%
- Asian
- 11.0%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 8.6%
- Other / multi-racial
- 6.8%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 0
- Renter-occupied
- 0
- Vacant units
- 4
Commute
- Public transit
- 6(1.0%)
- Work from home
- 131(20.8%)
- Avg commute
- 8.1 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 0
- Uninsured
- 28(1.4%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 0
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 248(12.3%)
- Non-English at home
- 449(22.2%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$800
/month
1 Bed
$880
/month
2 Bed
$1,160
/month
3 Bed
$1,390
/month
4 Bed
$1,540
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
New housing construction
New housing units permitted
228
Across 211 permitted buildings. Total construction value: $41.7M.
Single-family
204
89% of total units
Multifamily (2+ unit)
24
11% of total units
Single-family value
$39.7M
construction value
Multifamily value
$2.0M
construction value
Based on county-level data (2024).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (census.gov/construction/bps). Public domain. BPS reports annual residential building permits from local permit-issuing jurisdictions, aggregated to county. A permit reflects intent to build, not a completed unit — actual construction lags by 6-24 months for multifamily projects.
Business & employment
Business establishments
12
Total employment
807
Annual payroll
$69.4M
Average annual pay
$85,948
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Business Patterns (census.gov). Public domain. ZBP covers establishments with paid employees; Census suppresses employment and payroll values when fewer employers operate in a ZIP than would protect their confidentiality.
Employment & wages
Average annual pay
$62,502
Average weekly wage
$1,202
Total employment
34,764
Total establishments
2,104
That is roughly 5% below the US national average of $65,470 per worker.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (bls.gov/cew). Public domain. QCEW is derived from state unemployment-insurance filings and covers ~95% of US jobs. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches; small-employer cells are suppressed by BLS to protect employer confidentiality.
Unemployment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
That is 0.6 percentage points above the US national unemployment rate of about 4.0%.
Labor force
41,417
Employed
39,506
Unemployed
1,911
Based on St. Lawrence County, NY data (2024).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (bls.gov/lau). Public domain. LAUS publishes monthly and annual labor-force estimates for every US county. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches.
Federal Disaster Declarations
Federally Declared Disasters
19
Date Range
1991–2024
Most Recent Declaration
REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM DEBBY
Tropical Storm — declared September 24, 2024 (DR-4825)
Incident period: August 8, 2024 – August 10, 2024
Top Incident Types
- Snowstorm6 (32%)
- Flood3 (16%)
- Biological2 (11%)
- Hurricane2 (11%)
- Other2 (11%)
- Other4 (21%)
Individual Assistance
1
Direct help to disaster survivors
Households Program
1
Housing & temporary lodging support
Public Assistance
18
Repair of public facilities & roads
Hazard Mitigation
7
Funding to reduce future disaster risk
FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.
Climate
30-year averages (1991-2020) from the nearest GHCN-D weather station. Temperature and precipitation values reflect typical annual conditions, not any single year.
Avg. temperature
44.5°F
34.4° – 54.6°
Annual precipitation
38.2"
Annual snowfall
77.3"
Heating · cooling days
7,843.9 · 431.3
Annual base 65°F
Nearest station: CANTON 4 SE, NY US, 8.1 miles from the centroid of Potsdam, NY (ZIP 13699)
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals (ncei.noaa.gov). Public domain.
Community health profile
Years of potential life lost (per 100K)
8,243
That tracks the national county median of about 8,200 years per 100,000.
Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.
Fair or poor health
17%
of adults self-report
Poor physical health days
4.2
avg per adult per month
Poor mental health days
5.5
avg per adult per month
Uninsured
6.0%
of residents under 65
Primary care MDs
55
per 100,000 residents
Preventable hospital stays
2,960
per 100K Medicare enrollees
Food environment (0-10)
7.5
10 = best access & security
Exercise access
57%
residents near a facility
Flu vaccinated
48%
of Medicare enrollees
Low birth weight (under 2,500 g) accounts for 7.6% of live births in this county — an early-life health input that downstream outcomes track against.
Based on St. Lawrence data (2025 CHR release).
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.
Food access
Food access status
Moderate food access challenges
16.4% of St. Lawrence County, NY residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.
Grocery stores
0.17
per 1,000 residents
Supercenters & clubs
0.04
per 1,000 residents
SNAP-authorized stores
1.15
accepting food benefits
Fast-food restaurants
0.49
per 1,000 residents
Among low-income residents, 7.3% are low-access — those without a supermarket within 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural).
Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in St. Lawrence County, NY for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.
Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).
Safety
FBI publishes crime data at the county level. Numbers below cover the primary county that contains this ZIP. Rates are per 100,000 residents in the area covered by reporting agencies.
Violent crime rate
—
per 100K residents · 7 reports
Property crime rate
—
per 100K residents · 27 reports
Homicide
0
Robbery
0
Burglary
7
Vehicle theft
1
County-level data for St. Lawrence (2024)
Source: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Reporting Program (cde.ucr.cjis.gov). Public domain. Coverage varies by reporting agency; areas with partial agency coverage may understate true crime totals.
Who’s moving in and out
Net migration (2022-2023)
▼−214 people
−270 households • −$4.4M net AGI flow
Moved in
2,014households
3,545 people • $140.5M AGI
Moved out
2,284households
3,759 people • $144.8M AGI
Where new residents came from
- Franklin County, NY — 147 households
- Jefferson County, NY — 113 households
- Onondaga County, NY — 46 households
- Monroe County, NY — 32 households
- Lewis County, NY — 25 households
Where departing residents went
- Jefferson County, NY — 120 households
- Franklin County, NY — 111 households
- Onondaga County, NY — 68 households
- Monroe County, NY — 43 households
- Clinton County, NY — 36 households
Incoming households reported an average AGI of $69,755 versus departing households' $63,419.
Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income, Migration Data (irs.gov). Public domain. Migration is measured by year-over-year changes in the address on individual tax returns; figures are county-level totals attributed to ZIPs whose primary county matches. Foreign migration contributes to inflow/outflow totals but does not appear in the top-county lists. Small flows are suppressed by IRS to protect taxpayer confidentiality.
Taxes & benefits in New York
State-level rules that apply to every resident of ZIP 13699. Numbers reflect the most recent published year per source.
Tax rates
Income tax
10.90%
graduated · 8 brackets
Sales tax (combined)
8.54%
State 4.00% · avg local 4.54%
Property tax (effective)
1.92%
Median $3,417/year
Tax burden rank
50 of 50
14.20% of personal income
Paid family leave
Program
Paid Family Leave
Mandatory (private insurance)
Max weeks/year
26
Parental
12wk
Max weekly benefit
$1,229
Replacement: 67% AWW · job protection
Safety net
SNAP eligibility
200% FPL
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (raises gross income limit above federal 130% floor). No asset test.
Sources: Tax Foundation (state tax rates & brackets), Bipartisan Policy Center (paid family leave), USDA FNS (SNAP categorical eligibility).
Other ZIPs near 13699
Other ZIPs in Potsdam
Nearby ZIPs by distance
13647 (Hannawa Falls, 4.3 mi) · 13676 (Potsdam, 4.4 mi) · 13696 (6 mi) · 13668 (Norwood, 6.3 mi) · 13617 (Canton, 9.1 mi) · 13625 (Colton, 9.4 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
Data sources used on this page
All data on this page is sourced from federal government datasets · Not AI-generated · Methodology
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
33.9%
Tracks close to the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
13.9%
18.1pp below the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
26.4%
4.4pp above the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
72.1%
3.9pp below the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
7.6%
5.4pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
1.8%
9.2pp below the 11.0% national rate.
Colleges & universities nearby
Colleges in this area
6
Median in-state tuition
$15,870
Median earnings (10 yr)
$47,876
- 4-Year
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY · 13699
- In-state tuition
- $59,398
- Out-of-state tuition
- $59,398
- Acceptance rate
- 77.4%
- Graduation rate
- 74.3%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $89,696
- Median student debt
- $26,000
- 4-Year
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY · 13617
- In-state tuition
- $8,742
- Out-of-state tuition
- $13,572
- Acceptance rate
- 92.2%
- Graduation rate
- 41.2%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $47,860
- Median student debt
- $20,000
- 4-Year
St Lawrence University
Canton, NY · 13617
- In-state tuition
- $65,900
- Out-of-state tuition
- $65,900
- Acceptance rate
- 54.3%
- Graduation rate
- 79.4%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $67,258
- Median student debt
- $27,000
- 4-Year
SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY · 13676
- In-state tuition
- $8,768
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,678
- Acceptance rate
- 77.7%
- Graduation rate
- 46.5%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $47,866
- Median student debt
- $24,250
- 2-Year
Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY · 13601
- In-state tuition
- $6,264
- Out-of-state tuition
- $11,700
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 27.0%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $39,991
- Median student debt
- $12,000
- Certificate
Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Watertown, NY · 13601
- In-state tuition
- $22,972
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,972
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- —
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $47,886
- Median student debt
- $8,432
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.
What these numbers say together
Potsdam, NY (ZIP 13699) sits in St. Lawrence County. The page draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in below the national average at 13.9%. No NCES schools are mapped to this ZIP in the current dataset. 6 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $15,870. Average annual pay across local establishments runs $85,948 per worker (Census ZBP) — a high-wage local economy. The most recent FEMA disaster declaration here was tropical storm-related (REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM DEBBY, 2024). Annual average temperature is just 44.5°F per NOAA's 1991–2020 Climate Normals — a notably cold-weather climate. New residents arriving here predominantly come from Franklin County, NY (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: fair market rent of $1,160 for a two-bedroom. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
The two domains pull in different directions. Healthcare access reads strong, but the on-paper school count is on the lighter side — that’s less a quality signal and more a density one. Households here often look at districts a few ZIPs over for school choice while keeping their providers local.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits higher the national rate at 26.4%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 13699
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 13699?
33.9%, which is 0.9 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 13699?
26.4%, which is 4.4 percentage points above the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 13699?
13.9%, which is 18.1 percentage points below the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 13699?
2,021 people live in ZIP 13699, with a median age of 20.0 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 13699?
In ZIP 13699, 20.8% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 1.0% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How many businesses are in ZIP 13699?
As of 2022, 12 business establishments operated in ZIP 13699 employing 807 workers (Census ZIP Business Patterns, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the average salary in ZIP 13699?
The average annual pay across all local establishments in ZIP 13699 is $85,948, based on Census ZIP Business Patterns 2022 data (retrieved May 3, 2026).
How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 13699 experienced?
FEMA has recorded 19 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 13699 between 1991–2024 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 13699?
Snowstorm is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 13699, accounting for 6 of 19 declarations (32%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 13699?
The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 13699 was "REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM DEBBY" — a tropical storm declared in 2024 (DR-4825) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What colleges are near ZIP 13699?
6 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 13699 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including Clarkson University, Suny College Of Technology At Canton, and St Lawrence University (retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 13699?
Median in-state tuition across 6 nearby institutions is $15,870 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 13699?
Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $47,876 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the climate like in ZIP 13699?
ZIP 13699 has an average annual temperature of 44.5°F and 38.2" of annual precipitation based on the CANTON 4 SE, NY US weather station 8.1 miles from the ZIP centroid (NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, retrieved May 8, 2026).
What taxes apply in ZIP 13699?
New York has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 10.90%. Combined sales tax: 8.54% (Tax Foundation 2025).
Does New York have paid family leave?
New York runs an active paid family leave program (Paid Family Leave) offering up to 26 weeks of paid leave per year, with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,229 (Bipartisan Policy Center 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 13699?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (39 metrics), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6 institutions), local business & employment from Census ZIP Business Patterns (2022), federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (19 on record), climate normals from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020), county-level crime data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), and state-level tax rates from the Tax Foundation. Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Business & employment retrieved May 3, 2026 from Census ZBP (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved May 3, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (19 on record). Climate normals retrieved May 8, 2026 from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020). County-level crime data retrieved May 4, 2026 from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024). State-level tax rates retrieved 2026-05-05 15:58:22.284+00 from the Tax Foundation.
Other ZIPs near 13699
Other ZIPs in Potsdam
Nearby ZIPs by distance
13647 (Hannawa Falls, 4.3 mi) · 13676 (Potsdam, 4.4 mi) · 13696 (6 mi) · 13668 (Norwood, 6.3 mi) · 13617 (Canton, 9.1 mi) · 13625 (Colton, 9.4 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
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