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ZIP code 13601 covers Watertown and the named communities of Glen Park, Calcium, South Rutland, Alverson, Baggs Corner, East Hounsfield and Rices. The area sits in northern New York near the Black River and Lake Ontario, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Watertown’s historic downtown and the river’s waterfalls and gorge give the area a distinctive mix of urban landmarks and natural scenery; nearby parks and trails offer space to walk, bike and enjoy the outdoors. Dining, coffee shops and everyday shopping are centered in Watertown, while arts and nightlife are more limited outside the city. Driving is the main way to get between the spread-out communities, with regional connections via I-81. For ZIP code 13601, the median rent is $1,200 per month and the typical range is $650 to $2,625.