| ZIP Code | 14550 |
|---|---|
| City | Silver Springs |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Wyoming County |
| Area Code | 585 |
| Elevation | 1,359 ft |
| Latitude | 42.679909 |
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| Longitude | -78.093487 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36121 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 303 (37.5%) |
| Some College | 115 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 80 (9.9%) |
| Bachelors | 149 (18.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 149 (18.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,250 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $107,700 ▼ 61% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $731/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 651 |
| Vacant Units | 80 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 651 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 80 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 14550 is located in Silver Springs, New York, within Wyoming County. With a population of 1,273, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.6 years. Economically, 14550 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,250 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14550 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $107,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $731 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 14550 is primarily White (96.39%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.1%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14550 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 14550 in Silver Springs, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,273 residents, a median household income of $56,250, and a median home value of $107,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.