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Potsdam, NY
Village in St. Lawrence County, New York. ZIP codes: 13699.
Population
8,427
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,714
ZIP codes
1
Potsdam and its ZIP codes
Potsdam at a glance
- Potsdam is about 4.1 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 235th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $34,546, 60% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,400 (65% below New York) and median rent is $898 a month.
Local data for Potsdam, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Potsdam, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,546
Poverty rate
29.0%
Median home value
$146,400
Median rent
$898/mo
Homeownership
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher
51.8%
Median age
21.7
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,250), German Americans (952), Italian Americans (863).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Potsdam.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,558
34,712 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,912
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$750M
FY 2026, $6,915 per person
PPP loans
$145K
2 loans, 9 jobs reported
How people get to work
Potsdam, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.0%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked28.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Potsdam, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,290
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
109
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 6°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Potsdam, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
5.3%
U.S. 12.1% -6.8 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Potsdam
1 in or overlapping Potsdam. Population shown
Cities near Potsdam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hannawa FallsCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 5.1 |
| NorwoodVillage | 5.1 mi | 2.1 |
| NorfolkCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.7 |
| ColtonCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.7 |
| MadridCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.7 |
| ParishvilleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.3 |
| CantonVillage | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| WinthropCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| Brasher FallsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| WaddingtonVillage | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| Rensselaer FallsVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| MassenaVillage | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| DeKalb JunctionCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4 |
| HermonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| HeuveltonVillage | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| St. Regis FallsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Potsdam, NY in?
- Potsdam is in St. Lawrence County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Potsdam, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Potsdam include 13699.
- What is the population of Potsdam, NY?
- About 8,427 people live in Potsdam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Potsdam?
- Nearby places include Hannawa Falls (5 mi), Norwood (5.1 mi), Norfolk (8 mi), Colton (8.1 mi), Madrid (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023