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ZIP 13601

Pop. 36,839·Jefferson County·294th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,458/mo
Year-over-Year
+24.0%
Month-over-Month
+12.7%
vs US Median
-$472
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ZIP 13601 · $1,458
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$890
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$2,150
Research median
$1,290/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$17,496/yr
At $1,458/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyJefferson County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 13601 (Watertown, NY) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,839
Median income
$58,791
Median age
35.7
Renters
51.4%
Age distribution
23.2%
25.8%
24.3%
15.6%
Under 1823.2%
18–3425.8%
35–5424.3%
55–6411.1%
65+15.6%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
81.4%
White81.4%
Black4.6%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian2.5%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
32.9%
32.1%
26.2%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+26.2%
Housing tenure
48.6%
51.4%
Owner48.6%
Renter51.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 13601 in Watertown, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,813 → $58,791
up 9.3%
Population
38,695 → 36,839
down 4.8%
Renter share
49.8% → 51.4%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
24.8% → 26.2%
+1.4 pts
Median age
34.9 → 35.7
+0.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $53,813 to $58,791 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.3% shift. Census counts show ZIP 13601 in Watertown, NY losing about 1,856 residents over the five-year window, down 4.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 49.8% to 51.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 13601 covers Watertown, NY. The median rent here is $1,458/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($58,791/yr), ZIP 13601 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 24.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 13601?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 13601 (Watertown, NY) is $1,458. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 13601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 13601's median rent of $1,458/mo is $472 (24%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 13601 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 13601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #294 out of 348 ZIPs at $1,458/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 13601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,458/mo in ZIP 13601. The local median household income is $58,791/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 13601?

Rent in ZIP 13601 has increased 24.0% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 13601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 13601 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,458/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($58,791/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 13601 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 13601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.4% of ZIP 13601 households are renters, while 48.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 13601 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 13601 compare to the rest of Watertown?

ZIP 13601 sits right at the Watertown citywide median of $1,458/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 13601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 13601 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,458/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 13601's median household income ($58,791/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 13601 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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