| ZIP Code | 14845 |
|---|---|
| City | Horseheads |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Chemung County |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Elevation | 896 ft |
| Latitude | 42.203208 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.83934 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.9% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 115 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,097 (28.5%) |
| Some College | 1,386 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 1,461 (10.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,270 (15.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,047 (35.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,617 ≈ Avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $183,900 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,175/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,370 |
| Vacant Units | 480 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,370 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 480 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 14845 is located in Horseheads, New York, within Chemung County. With a population of 20,552, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 14845 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,617 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14845 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $183,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,175 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 14845 is primarily White (89.63%). Residents are well-educated — 50.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14845 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 14845 in Horseheads, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,552 residents, a median household income of $76,617, and a median home value of $183,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.