US ZIP Code
14853

Ithaca, NY

Tompkins County  ·  New York

● Active
👥 2,294 Population ↓ 14% since 2019
🎂 19.8 Median Age ↑ 2% since 2019
🎓 91.3% College Grads
▲ 136% above avg
📊 4.2% Unemployment
▼ 13% below avg ↓ 51% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code14853
CityIthaca
StateNew York (NY)
CountyTompkins County
Area Code607
Elevation867 ft
Latitude42.446404
Longitude-76.481231
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS36109
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 48.0% (1,100) Female 52.1% (1,194) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.3%Hispanic: 11%Black: 16.2%Asian: 28.9%Other: 0.6%Race
White38.3%
Hispanic11.0%
Black16.2%
Asian28.9%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
0%
18–24
98%
25–44
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.8 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads91.3% ▲ 136% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 13% below avg
Associates4 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree42 (91.3%)

Education

Associates: 8.7%Graduate: 91.3%Edu
Associates8.7%
Graduate91.3%
Housing & Income

Financials

Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
22%
Walked
44%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
7%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 14853 is in Ithaca, NY, in Tompkins County.
ZIP code 14853 is located in New York (NY).
ZIP code 14853 is in Tompkins County, NY.
ZIP 14853 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 14853 is 2,294 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 14853

ZIP code 14853 is located in Ithaca, New York, within Tompkins County. With a population of 2,294, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.8 years.

The population of 14853 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 38.3%. Residents are highly educated — 91.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average.

The unemployment rate in 14853 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. A notably high share of workers — 32% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 21%.

Overall, ZIP code 14853 in Ithaca, NY is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.