| ZIP Code | 14521 |
|---|---|
| City | Ovid |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Seneca County |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Elevation | 814 ft |
| Latitude | 42.676642 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.805003 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 17.8% ▲ 78% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.6% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 31 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 698 (38.9%) |
| Some College | 292 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 135 (7.5%) |
| Bachelors | 191 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 449 (25%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,700 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,400 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $875/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,566 |
| Vacant Units | 380 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,566 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 380 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 14521 is located in Ovid, New York, within Seneca County. With a population of 3,282, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 14521 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,700 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14521 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $150,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $875 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 14521 is primarily White (85.68%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.8%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14521 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 14521 in Ovid, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,282 residents, a median household income of $59,700, and a median home value of $150,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.