ZIP Code 13687

ZIP code 13687, near Potsdam, sits in working-class to middle-income territory, with a median household income of $44,833 and per-capita income of $33,413. Homes here carry a median value of $169,200, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 2.33% means owners pay a noticeable share of that value each year. Add an 8.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and the overall tax load leans on residents whose earnings fall below many statewide averages. This isn't an affluent area; it's a place where household budgets stretch to cover both housing costs and everyday spending.