| City: | Wanakena, New York |
| County: | Saint Lawrence County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:19:50 AM |
| Population: | 124 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 315 / 680 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.1123, -75.0752 |
| Land Area: | 20.757 sq mi |
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Wanakena sits in New York's Adirondack Park, where 54 square miles of forest and waterways create a unique seasonal community. This isn't a typical resort town. The presence of Ranger School Road and a median age of 22.2 years point to the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's Ranger School, which trains the next generation of forest technicians.
The post office maintains 94 PO Boxes for just 35 year-round households. That 2.69-to-1 ratio means this facility serves far beyond the immediate area. With 65% of the 159 housing units sitting vacant seasonally (103 units), Wanakena transforms between quiet winters and busy summers. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this territory.
Of the 124 residents, 56 live in group quarters (noninstitutionalized), which accounts for 45% of the population. These are students at the Ranger School, housed in dormitories and training facilities. The remaining population splits between 13 owner-occupied and 22 renter-occupied homes.
Rural carrier routes handle the limited street delivery to permanent residents. Streets include Ranger School Road and S Shore Road (5 delivery points each), numbered streets (1st through 6th), and waterfront roads like River Street. The numbered grid and shoreline names tell the story of an early 20th-century village laid out along the Oswegatchie River.
Median household income stands at $116,250, well above the national average. The 55% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher supports the educational mission here. Median home values of $233,300 reflect both the remote Adirondack location and the limited permanent housing stock.
PO Box addresses are required for reliable mail delivery in this ZIP code. Limited rural carrier routes serve some permanent residences, but the post office remains the primary access point for the community and surrounding forest lands.
Street names combine a numbered grid (1st-6th Streets) with waterfront roads (S Shore Road, River Street) and the institutional Ranger School Road, reflecting an early 20th-century village built around forestry education.
ZIP Code 13695 has 124 residents and 35 households (average 1.94 persons per household). The median age is 22.2 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.2% male and 46.8% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.4%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (18.5%, higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, 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: | 124Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 169Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $116,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 35Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $233,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.94Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.64Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 75 | 64 | 58 | 78 | 134 | 141 | 154 | 184 | 158 | 152 | 189 | 200 | 169 |
| Decennial Census | 134 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 124 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 22.2
Male Median Age: 21
Female Median Age: 30.5
| 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 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 4 | 5 | 5 | 42 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| White: | 86 | 74.14% |
| Black: | 23 | 19.83% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 4.31% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.72% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 116 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 66 | 53.23% | 21.0 years |
| Females: | 58 | 46.77% | 30.5 years |
| Total: | 124 | 100% | 22.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 163 | 96.45% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6 | 3.55% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 3.55% |
| Total Population: | 169 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 163 | 96.45% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 3.55% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $116,250, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $50,417 (76.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,031. Family households earn a median of $122,083 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $122,083). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($63,701), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 79.9%, which is far greater than the state rate (63.0%). The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (41.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,833 | $39,583 | $64,318 | $63,875 | $95,156 | $98,594 | $100,556 | $105,139 | $104,219 | $0 | $106,094 | $120,417 | $116,250 |
| Median Family Income | $37,375 | $39,583 | $0 | $100,556 | $97,344 | $100,000 | $102,361 | $105,139 | $104,219 | $0 | $106,094 | $120,417 | $122,083 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $66,250 | $45,000 | $63,409 | $63,375 | $63,571 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,625 | $0 | $26,806 | $27,361 | $75,625 | $75,673 | $79,000 | $81,500 | $89,125 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $52,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,031 | $49,583 | $32,045 | $31,979 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 125 | 73.96% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 5.92% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 34 | 20.12% |
| Total: | 169 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 43 | 34.40% |
| Service: | 52 | 41.60% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 8.80% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 19 | 15.20% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 125 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $233,300, which is well under the state median ($403,000), is up $109,300 (88.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,576), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 70.19%, which is far higher than the state rate (10.19%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $124,000 | $187,500 | $290,900 | $287,500 | $243,200 | $231,700 | $241,200 | $216,700 | $223,100 | $0 | $160,000 | $197,200 | $233,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 21 | 43.75% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 27 | 56.25% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 48 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 48 | 29.81% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 113 | 70.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 161 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 158 | 98.14% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3 | 1.86% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 161 | 100% |
In 2023, 55.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (87.90%). The uninsured rate is 6.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 85.80%, which is notably higher than the state rate (66.20%). Public coverage is 16.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (41.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (75.34%). College enrollment is 75.34%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 10 | 9.17% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16 | 14.68% |
| Associate's degree: | 23 | 21.10% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 21 | 19.27% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 39 | 35.78% |
| Total: | 109 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 109 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 60 | 55.05% |
| Private Insurance: | 145 | 79.23% |
| Public Insurance: | 27 | 14.75% |
| No Insurance: | 11 | 6.01% |
| Total: | 183 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 172 | 93.99% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 18 | 24.66% |
| College or graduate school: | 55 | 75.34% |
| Total: | 73 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 18 | 24.66% |
ZIP Code 13695 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 27 people with an annual payroll of $2,040,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 108Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $447,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,040,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 27Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 13695 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 107,796 people, about 0.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 13695. It covers 20.757 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.334 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Massena-Ogdensburg, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 32390Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 107,796Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 20.757 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.334 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 13695 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 January 1, 2026.