| ZIP Code | 14843 |
|---|---|
| City | Hornell |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Steuben County |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Elevation | 1,451 ft |
| Latitude | 42.334255 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.635279 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 16.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.5% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.3% ▲ 91% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 152 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,056 (35.2%) |
| Some College | 1,275 (14.7%) |
| Associates | 1,203 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,185 (13.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,806 (20.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,004 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $104,300 ▼ 63% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $766/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,353 |
| Vacant Units | 813 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,353 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 813 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
ZIP code 14843 is located in Hornell, New York, within Steuben County. With a population of 12,452, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.7 years. Economically, 14843 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,004 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14843 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $104,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $766 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 14843 is primarily White (91.79%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.7%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14843 stands at 9.3%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 14843 in Hornell, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,452 residents, a median household income of $56,004, and a median home value of $104,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.