The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 13605 sells for about $238,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +25.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,200 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Jefferson County, New York (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 13605 — Adams
The housing market in 13605 shows strong price appreciation, with median prices rising significantly year-over-year. Inventory remains tight, contributing to longer days on market as buyers navigate a limited selection of rural properties. Market activity is largely driven by local demand and the influence of the nearby military installation.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle with more space, while remaining within commuting distance of Watertown's employment and service hubs.
Median prices moved up 25.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 10.3 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 7.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 13605, Jefferson County NY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by public schools with ratings generally considered average to good within the regional context.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to regional hubs and agricultural sectors, with limited large-scale industrial development reported.
Property taxes are assessed at the county and local school district levels; specific exemptions for agricultural or homestead properties may apply.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting to employment centers in Watertown and surrounding Jefferson County areas.
The area offers access to rural outdoor recreation, including local parks and proximity to the scenic landscapes of Northern New York.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, primarily serving local workers and military-affiliated households.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small businesses, and proximity to the Fort Drum military installation in neighboring areas.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with limited public transit options available for regional commuting.
Development is largely focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial projects consistent with the rural character of the area.
The Jefferson County assessment office manages property valuations for tax purposes across the county.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and rural fire protection ratings.
New York operates as a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
New York requires sellers to provide a property condition disclosure statement or pay a credit to the buyer at closing.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 13605.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- The Escape Works Inc514.2 mi
- Escape the Mystery Room4.913.8 mi
- 1812 on the River by 1812 Brewing Co.4.114.6 mi
- Garland City Beer Works4.514.5 mi
- Southwick Beach State Park4.69.7 mi
- Westcott Beach State Park4.39.7 mi
- Old McDonald's Farm4.79.1 mi
- Dry Hill Ski Area4.511.7 mi
- Sackets Harbor Battlefield4.712.7 mi
- Southwick Beach State Park4.69.7 mi
- Westcott Beach State Park4.39.7 mi
- Sackets Harbor Battlefield4.712.7 mi
- Tug Hill State Forest4.78.6 mi
- Black Pond Wildlife Management Area4.510.5 mi
- Sun Outdoors Association Island4.112.6 mi
- Shangri-La On Lake Ontario4.418.4 mi
- Bedford Creek Marina & Campground4.210.3 mi
- Henchen Marina Henderson Harbor Inc.4.510.7 mi
- Adams Country Club4.52.8 mi
- F.X. Caprara Mitsubishi4.511.8 mi
- Watertown International Airport414.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides access to outdoor activities and community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Contamination repair: median price, price per sq ft reproduced Jefferson County's own figure to the dollar and were cleared — a parent aggregate is not this ZIP's reading.