| City: | Newton Falls, New York |
| County: | Saint Lawrence County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:56:07 PM |
| Population: | 220 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 315 / 680 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.2097, -74.9736 |
| Land Area: | 40.18 sq mi |
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Newton Falls sits in Saint Lawrence County's Adirondack foothills, a small hamlet where the post office serves as the only mail delivery option for 36 square miles of forested terrain. With just 220 residents and 85 households, this is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery alternative anywhere in the service area.
The 96 PO Boxes exceed the number of local households because Newton Falls serves surrounding rural properties that lack standard addressing. The 1.13 adoption rate shows this post office pulls in mail customers from beyond the immediate community. General Delivery is also available for those passing through.
Seasonal use defines much of the housing stock here. Of 131 total housing units, 39 (30%) are for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use. These are Adirondack camps and hunting cabins. Year-round residents own their homes at high rates: 71 of 85 occupied units (84%) are owner-occupied.
The local economy runs on a handful of industries. Transportation, warehousing, and utilities employ the largest share of workers, likely connected to logging and regional infrastructure. Education and healthcare employ another significant portion, while public administration jobs suggest county or state positions. Remote work is common here. Nearly 30% of workers work from home, a high rate that fits the rural, self-sufficient character of the area.
Median household income sits at $32,679, and median home values are just $47,800. These numbers reflect an affordable, working-class community far from any major employment center. County Route 60 is the main road through town, with smaller streets like River Rd, Summit Ave, and Elm St branching off. The street names are simple and practical, matching the character of a quiet Adirondack hamlet.
Street names reflect rural Adirondack character: a county route as the main artery with simple, practical street names for the hamlet itself.
ZIP Code 13666 has 220 residents and 85 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 40.3 years, slightly older than the state (39.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.4% male and 53.6% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.6%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, 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: | 220Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 234Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $38,438Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 85Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $60,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.59Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.14Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 412 | 367 | 294 | 361 | 288 | 211 | 241 | 228 | 183 | 240 | 227 | 216 | 236 | 234 |
| Decennial Census | 266 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 220 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.3
Male Median Age: 44.5
Female Median Age: 39.3
| 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 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 8 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| White: | 217 | 99.54% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.46% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 218 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 102 | 46.36% | 44.5 years |
| Females: | 118 | 53.64% | 39.3 years |
| Total: | 220 | 100% | 40.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 234 | 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: | 234 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 234 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $38,438, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $10,029 (35.3%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,062. Family households earn a median of $53,571 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $53,571). By gender, male median income is $54,205 and female is $52,083, which is lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $2,122 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.9%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.4%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (38.9%).
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 | $28,409 | $26,750 | $26,484 | $27,891 | $24,844 | $23,661 | $23,917 | $44,375 | $47,500 | $45,500 | $31,833 | $34,167 | $32,679 | $38,438 |
| Median Family Income | $25,250 | $27,083 | $27,115 | $28,750 | $29,861 | $32,250 | $0 | $50,750 | $51,667 | $47,083 | $35,000 | $59,250 | $0 | $53,571 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $33,333 | $22,159 | $24,219 | $23,594 | $20,833 | $18,750 | $16,042 | $18,958 | $15,625 | $0 | $30,625 | $7,426 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $28,295 | $24,875 | $45,227 | $38,750 | $0 | $23,333 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $73,036 | $0 | $60,870 | $54,205 |
| Median Female Income | $50,250 | $52,875 | $35,625 | $39,750 | $0 | $54,375 | $41,250 | $38,750 | $0 | $43,750 | $27,708 | $54,583 | $70,069 | $52,083 |
| Employed: | 90 | 48.65% |
| Unemployed: | 19 | 10.27% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 76 | 41.08% |
| Total: | 185 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 16 | 17.78% |
| Service: | 35 | 38.89% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 17.78% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 15 | 16.67% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 8.89% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 90 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $60,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $34,000 (130.77%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,700. The median gross rent is $856, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $227 (36.09%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $856. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.65% (19.23% with a mortgage, 80.77% free-and-clear) and renters 37.35% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 47.80%, 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 | $26,000 | $27,500 | $24,600 | $27,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,400 | $33,300 | $38,800 | $33,400 | $45,000 | $47,800 | $60,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 14 | 45.16% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 7 | 22.58% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 10 | 32.26% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $629 | $636 | $648 | $905 | $1,538 | $1,712 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,641 | $0 | $781 | $856 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 10 | 12.05% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 42 | 50.60% |
| Renter Occupied: | 31 | 37.35% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 83 | 52.20% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 76 | 47.80% |
| Total Housing Units: | 159 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 141 | 88.68% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8 | 5.03% |
| Other Units: | 10 | 6.29% |
| Total Housing Units: | 159 | 100% |
In 2024, 7.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 17.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 26.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 8.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 24.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (41.56%). College enrollment is 5.19%, 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: | 3 | 2.36% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5 | 3.94% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 64 | 50.39% |
| Some college, no degree: | 28 | 22.05% |
| Associate's degree: | 18 | 14.17% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4 | 3.15% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 3.94% |
| Total: | 127 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 119 | 93.70% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9 | 7.09% |
| Private Insurance: | 124 | 43.97% |
| Public Insurance: | 118 | 41.84% |
| No Insurance: | 40 | 14.18% |
| Total: | 282 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 242 | 85.82% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 27.7% | 21.2% | 17.1% | 26.6% | 29.3% | 26.2% | 25.6% | 22.1% | 10.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | 17.0% | 35.7% | 26.2% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 12 | 15.58% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 29 | 37.66% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 32 | 41.56% |
| College or graduate school: | 4 | 5.19% |
| Total: | 77 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 12 | 15.58% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 73 | 94.81% |
ZIP Code 13666 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 101Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 13666 is located in Saint Lawrence County, New York, within the Massena-Ogdensburg, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32390) and New York's 21st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 13666. It covers 40.18 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.005 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Massena-Ogdensburg, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 32390Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 40.18 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.005 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 21Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 15114.76 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 13666 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 March 1, 2026.