Potsdam
Village in St. Lawrence County, New York
Potsdam is a village in St. Lawrence County, New York, with 8,312 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 433 ft (132 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hannawa Falls, 4.9 miles S.
- 8,312residents (2020 Census)
- 433 ftelevation · 132 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.7 km²
- 1,690 / sq mipopulation density
- 13699ZIP code
About Potsdam
Potsdam is a village located in the Town of Potsdam in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 8,312 at the 2020 census. The Village of Potsdam is in the eastern part of the town and is northeast of Canton, the county seat. The village is the locale of the State University of New York at Potsdam and Clarkson University.
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Living in Potsdam
- Median household income
- $34,546
- Median home value
- $146,400
- Median rent
- $898/mo
- Median age
- 21.7
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Potsdam had 8,312 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,312 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,690 per sq mi (652 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Potsdam at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Lawrence County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 8,312 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.92 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6708° N, 74.9835° W |
| ZIP code | 13699 |
| Official website | vi.potsdam.ny.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3659564 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Potsdam
- Hannawa Falls4.9 mi S
- Norwood5.4 mi N
- Colton7.5 mi S
- Norfolk8.1 mi N
- Madrid9.0 mi NW
- Parishville9.8 mi E
- Canton10.2 mi SW
- Winthrop12.5 mi NE
- Brasher Falls13.7 mi NE
- Waddington16.8 mi NW
- Rensselaer Falls17.4 mi W
- Massena18.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Potsdam
What county is Potsdam in?
Potsdam is in St. Lawrence County, New York.
What is the population of Potsdam, NY?
8,312 people lived in Potsdam at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Potsdam, NY?
The ZIP code of Potsdam is 13699.
What is the elevation of Potsdam?
433 feet (132 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Potsdam?
Hannawa Falls (4.9 mi), Norwood (5.4 mi), Colton (7.5 mi), Norfolk (8.1 mi), Madrid (9.0 mi).
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