Fort Drum
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York
Fort Drum is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson County, New York, with 15,896 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Felts Mills, 2.4 miles S.
- 15,896residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 14.3 sq miland area · 37.1 km²
- 1,109 / sq mipopulation density
- 13603main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Fort Drum
Fort Drum is a U.S. Army military reservation and a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, near the western border of northern New York, United States. The population of the CDP portion of the base was 12,955 at the 2010 census. It is home to the 10th Mountain Division.
Fort Drum consists of 107,265 acres (434.09 km2). In the region, winter temperatures can reach as low as −30 °F (−34 °C). Its mission includes command of active component units assigned to the installation, providing administrative and logistical support to tenant units, support to active and reserve units from all services in training at Fort Drum, and planning and support for the mobilization and training of almost 80,000 troops annually.
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Living in Fort Drum
- Median household income
- $62,291
- Median rent
- $1,622/mo
- Median age
- 23.3
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Fort Drum had 15,896 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,896 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,109 per sq mi (428 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Drum at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 15,896 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.34 sq mi (37.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0447° N, 75.7878° W |
| ZIP codes | 13603, 13602, 13638 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3626759 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Drum
- Felts Mills2.4 mi S
- Black River2.5 mi S
- Calcium3.1 mi W
- Evans Mills3.1 mi N
- Great Bend4.8 mi SE
- Deferiet5.4 mi E
- Pamelia Center5.8 mi W
- Herrings7.2 mi E
- Watertown7.8 mi SW
- Philadelphia8.5 mi NE
- Glen Park8.9 mi W
- West Carthage9.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Drum
What county is Fort Drum in?
Fort Drum is in Jefferson County, New York.
What is the population of Fort Drum, NY?
15,896 people lived in Fort Drum at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Drum, NY?
The main ZIP code is 13603. Other ZIP codes: 13602, 13638.
What is the elevation of Fort Drum?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Drum?
Felts Mills (2.4 mi), Black River (2.5 mi), Calcium (3.1 mi), Evans Mills (3.1 mi), Great Bend (4.8 mi).
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