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Calcium, NY
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York. ZIP codes: 13616.
Population
2,935
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
523
ZIP codes
1
Calcium and its ZIP codes
Calcium at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $57,668 a year, 33% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,400 (52% below New York) and median rent is $1,347 a month.
Local data for Calcium, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calcium, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,668
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$203,400
Median rent
$1,347/mo
Homeownership
8.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
24.9
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (366), Irish Americans (341), Puerto Ricans (222).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Calcium.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,625
40,563 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,150
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$877M
FY 2026, $7,511 per person
PPP loans
$1.4M
17 loans, 129 jobs reported
How people get to work
Calcium, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled15.0%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calcium, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
642
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
253
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 11°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calcium, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
5.4%
U.S. 12.1% -6.7 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Calcium
1 in or overlapping Calcium. Population shown
Cities near Calcium
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pamelia CenterCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Fort DrumCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 14.3 |
| Black RiverVillage | 3.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Evans MillsVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Felts MillsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| WatertownCity | 5.6 mi | 9 |
| Glen ParkVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.7 |
| BrownvilleVillage | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| Great BendCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 5.8 |
| DeferietVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
| DexterVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| HerringsCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| PhiladelphiaVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| DepauvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.8 |
| La FargevilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| TheresaVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Calcium, NY in?
- Calcium is in Jefferson County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Calcium, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Calcium include 13616.
- What is the population of Calcium, NY?
- About 2,935 people live in Calcium, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Calcium?
- Nearby places include Pamelia Center (2.6 mi), Fort Drum (3.2 mi), Black River (3.5 mi), Evans Mills (3.8 mi), Felts Mills (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023