| City: | Brownville, New York |
| Names to Avoid: | Paddy Hill |
| County: | Jefferson County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:55:05 PM |
| Population: | 930 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 315 / 680 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.0074, -75.9768 |
| Land Area: | 0.638 sq mi |
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Brownville is a compact village in Jefferson County, New York, covering just 0.65 square miles along the Black River. This is a PO Box Only Zone. With 930 residents and 385 households, the community doesn't have street carrier delivery despite having rural routes that serve the surrounding area.
The Brownville Post Office maintains 491 PO Boxes for 385 local households, yielding a 1.28 adoption rate. This means the post office serves not just village residents but also people from the surrounding Jefferson County area who rely on Brownville for mail access. Rural delivery routes serve some addresses in the territory, but PO Boxes remain the primary option for most.
The village features a traditional street grid with names like Brown Boulevard, Pike Street, Franklin Street, and East and West Main Street. Several streets have apartment units (Brown Boulevard, Rice Street, Pike Street, Franklin Street), indicating modest multi-family housing. The community was established before October 2004 and maintains the historic hamlet name "Paddy Hill" in postal records, though it isn't valid for mailing addresses.
Demographically, Brownville's 930 residents have a median age of 42.8 years and median household income of $78,750. That's above New York State's rural averages. With 265 owner-occupied homes and 120 rentals, homeownership dominates. About 67% of housing was built before 1939, giving the village a historic character. The population is 90% white, with small percentages of other racial groups. Only 24% of adults hold bachelor's degrees.
Employment patterns show this is a working community. Transportation, warehousing, and utilities employ 150 workers (the largest sector), followed by education and healthcare (124 workers) and public administration (103 workers). About 14% work from home. Most workers drive alone to work (136), with 65 carpooling and 16 using public transit.
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Brownville, NY 13615Some rural route addresses may be deliverable, but PO Boxes are recommended for reliable delivery in this PO Box Only Zone.
Traditional village street grid with historic names; several streets have apartment units indicating modest multi-family housing.
ZIP Code 13615 has 930 residents and 385 households (average 2.37 persons per household). The median age is 42.8 years, older than the state (39.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.4%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 930Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 700Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,457.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $101,563Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 385Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $192,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.37Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.75Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,151 | 1,052 | 981 | 1,114 | 1,104 | 1,094 | 1,149 | 1,162 | 922 | 905 | 693 | 586 | 538 | 700 |
| Decennial Census | 1,271 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 930 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.8
Male Median Age: 43
Female Median Age: 42.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 38 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 36 | 31 | 28 | 15 | 8 | 12 |
| Female | 12 | 29 | 43 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 35 | 25 | 30 | 23 | 27 | 47 | 35 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
| Total | 50 | 55 | 69 | 47 | 50 | 46 | 64 | 58 | 59 | 48 | 55 | 72 | 71 | 57 | 50 | 30 | 24 | 25 |
| White: | 841 | 93.03% |
| Black: | 13 | 1.44% |
| Hispanic:* | 26 | 2.88% |
| Asian: | 7 | 0.77% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian: | 4 | 0.44% |
| Other: | 10 | 1.11% |
| Total: | 904 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 451 | 48.49% | 43.0 years |
| Females: | 479 | 51.51% | 42.7 years |
| Total: | 930 | 100% | 42.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 700 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 700 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 700 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $101,563, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $51,702 (103.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,928. Family households earn a median of $118,558 versus $60,833 for nonfamily households (a difference of $57,725). By gender, male median income is $73,929 and female is $65,804, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $8,125 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 67.3%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (51.3%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,861 | $52,313 | $52,422 | $56,607 | $54,830 | $53,207 | $56,250 | $61,389 | $51,635 | $85,781 | $90,978 | $97,794 | $78,750 | $101,563 |
| Median Family Income | $62,368 | $61,728 | $61,719 | $65,500 | $65,568 | $75,662 | $78,750 | $82,500 | $69,688 | $89,412 | $96,875 | $105,972 | $104,063 | $118,558 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,875 | $24,583 | $24,844 | $22,159 | $20,278 | $18,214 | $21,908 | $0 | $37,250 | $46,083 | $53,125 | $44,792 | $48,864 | $60,833 |
| Median Male Income | $37,222 | $50,063 | $41,250 | $47,969 | $43,333 | $37,500 | $40,227 | $47,917 | $61,458 | $63,750 | $64,539 | $65,000 | $64,150 | $73,929 |
| Median Female Income | $39,868 | $41,875 | $41,310 | $40,547 | $40,476 | $38,500 | $36,917 | $39,432 | $48,750 | $56,875 | $55,673 | $51,765 | $63,214 | $65,804 |
| Employed: | 345 | 67.25% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 168 | 32.75% |
| Total: | 513 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 177 | 51.30% |
| Service: | 83 | 24.06% |
| Sales and Office: | 51 | 14.78% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 32 | 9.28% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2 | 0.58% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 345 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $192,300, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $70,500 (57.88%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,400. The median gross rent is $900, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $233 (34.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $81. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.38% (69.70% with a mortgage, 30.30% free-and-clear) and renters 20.62% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.16%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $121,800 | $126,700 | $134,000 | $154,500 | $146,300 | $159,900 | $161,400 | $161,100 | $157,900 | $163,800 | $159,800 | $166,900 | $182,100 | $192,300 |
| Less than $500: | 13 | 21.67% |
| $500 to $999: | 9 | 15.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 11 | 18.33% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 3 | 5.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 4 | 6.67% |
| No Rent: | 20 | 33.33% |
| Total: | 60 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $667 | $567 | $670 | $625 | $672 | $594 | $763 | $835 | $819 | $870 | $942 | $771 | $763 | $900 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 161 | 55.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 70 | 24.05% |
| Renter Occupied: | 60 | 20.62% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 291 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 291 | 85.84% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 48 | 14.16% |
| Total Housing Units: | 339 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 305 | 89.97% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 34 | 10.03% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 339 | 100% |
In 2024, 29.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 99.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 15.90 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (76.58%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 0.41% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 138 | 28.63% |
| Some college, no degree: | 139 | 28.84% |
| Associate's degree: | 62 | 12.86% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 115 | 23.86% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 26 | 5.39% |
| Total: | 482 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 480 | 99.59% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 141 | 29.25% |
| Private Insurance: | 539 | 65.25% |
| Public Insurance: | 282 | 34.14% |
| No Insurance: | 5 | 0.61% |
| Total: | 826 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 821 | 99.39% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.9% | 12.7% | 14.7% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 11 | 6.96% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 121 | 76.58% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 26 | 16.46% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 158 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 11 | 6.96% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 147 | 93.04% |
ZIP Code 13615 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 98 people with an annual payroll of $3,898,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 517Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,108,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,898,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 98Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 13615 is located in Jefferson County, New York, within the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 48060) and New York's 24th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 116,229 people, about 0.80% of whom live in ZIP Code 13615. It covers 0.638 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.013 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Watertown-Fort Drum, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 48060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 116,229Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.638 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.013 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 24Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2388.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3610231Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Brownville village; New YorkSource: Census |
ZIP Code 13615 is in the General Brown Central School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.