The 13603 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Watertown, NY (Jefferson County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 9,501. About 0.1% of residents in ZIP Code 13603 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 23.2 years. In this New York region, approximately 97.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $19,284. Median househould income is at $50,827, with an estimated 9% of the population living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 13603, 97.3% of the population graduated high school, while 32.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.0% in this Jefferson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 20.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 31.1% |
| Associate's degree | 14.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 13603 are younger than average. The median age of 23.2 years in ZIP Code 13603 is approximately 39.11% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 62.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 0.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 30.6% of the population in 13603 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 19.3% are aged under 5 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 13603 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 19.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 10.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 15.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 30.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 2.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 0.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 0.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 0.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 13603 is $50,827, while the region's mean household income is $56,287. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,284. The per capita income in ZIP Code 13603 of $19,284 is approximately 50.96% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 8.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 9.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.4% of the population in 13603 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.2% of 13603 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 27.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 13603, 92.1% is one race, while 7.9% are two or more races. Approximately 26.8% of 13603 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 13603 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (76.0%), followed by Black or African American (16.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Black or African American | 16.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2.0% |
| Some other race | 6.0% |
In ZIP Code 13603, 78.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 13.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.6% of homes. Lastly, 1.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Jefferson County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 78.0% |
| Spanish | 13.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.6% |
| Other languages | 1.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 13603, an estimated 26.9% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 25.2% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Jefferson County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 18.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 26.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 25.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 13603 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 17.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 13603 is high blood pressure, as approximately 16.0% of adults 18 and older in this Jefferson County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 11.7% |
| High blood pressure | 16.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 1.8% |
| Current asthma | 12.5% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 3.9% |
| High cholesterol | 17.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 1.2% |
| Stroke | 0.9% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 13603 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 74.3% of those 18 and above in 13603 list visits to doctor for routine checkup, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 13603 include obesity (35.8% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (35.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 46.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 73.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 58.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 25.3% |
| Current smoking | 19.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 20.7% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 13603 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.37 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 6.07% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 33.69% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 13603 | 11.74¢/kWh | 5.99¢/kWh | 4.79¢/kWh |
| New York | 24.23¢/kWh | 18.58¢/kWh | 7.26¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 13603 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.61 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.54 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.83 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.11 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.57 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.62 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.02 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.78 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.3 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.5 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.68 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.9 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 13603, 75.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 11.8 minutes. Approximately 25.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 13603 work in public administration, while an estimated 22.4% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 13603 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 0.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Retail trade | 22.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.3% |
| Information | 0.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.0% |
| Public administration | 25.4% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 13603, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 13603 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Jefferson County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 3 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 2 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 2 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 5 |
| Closing your account | 1 |
| Fraud or scam | 1 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 1 |