| ZIP Code | 14850 |
|---|---|
| City | Ithaca |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Tompkins County |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Elevation | 980 ft |
| Latitude | 42.431831 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.500228 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 28.7 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.94 |
| Below Poverty | 15.2% ▲ 52% above avg |
| College Grads | 75.2% ▲ 94% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 300 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,999 (9.9%) |
| Some College | 1,878 (6.2%) |
| Associates | 2,306 (7.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,143 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 20,528 (68.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,689 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $334,800 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,446/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 31,772 |
| Vacant Units | 3,245 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 31,772 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,245 |
| Owner Occupied | 44.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 55.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
ZIP code 14850 is located in Ithaca, New York, within Tompkins County. With a population of 66,495, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 28.7 years. Economically, 14850 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,689 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14850 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $334,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,446 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (44.2%) and renters (55.8%). Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 14850 is majority White (68.49%). Residents are highly educated — 75.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.2%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14850 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 43%.
Overall, ZIP code 14850 in Ithaca, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a young community. With 66,495 residents, a median household income of $69,689, and a median home value of $334,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.