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Great Bend, NY
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York. ZIP codes: 13643.
Population
938
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
162
ZIP codes
1
Great Bend and its ZIP codes
Great Bend at a glance
- Great Bend is 62% less dense than New York as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,600 (59% below New York).
Local data for Great Bend, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Great Bend, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
31.3%
Median home value
$172,600
Homeownership
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (102), German Americans (29), Norwegian Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Great Bend.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 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
$105K
4 loans, 27 jobs reported
How people get to work
Great Bend, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone97.3%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle2.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Great Bend, 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 Great Bend, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Great Bend
1 in or overlapping Great Bend. Population shown
Cities near Great Bend
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DeferietVillage | 1.9 mi | 0.7 |
| HerringsCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Felts MillsCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.6 |
| Black RiverVillage | 4.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Fort DrumCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 14.3 |
| CarthageVillage | 5.2 mi | 2.4 |
| West CarthageVillage | 5.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Evans MillsVillage | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| CalciumCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 5.6 |
| CopenhagenVillage | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| PhiladelphiaVillage | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| Pamelia CenterCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| WatertownCity | 11 mi | 9 |
| Natural BridgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Glen ParkVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| CastorlandVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Great Bend, NY in?
- Great Bend is in Jefferson County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Great Bend, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Great Bend include 13643.
- What is the population of Great Bend, NY?
- About 938 people live in Great Bend, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Great Bend?
- Nearby places include Deferiet (1.9 mi), Herrings (2.7 mi), Felts Mills (3 mi), Black River (4.4 mi), Fort Drum (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023