| ZIP Code | 14859 |
|---|---|
| City | Lockwood |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Tioga County |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Elevation | 1,396 ft |
| Latitude | 42.124099 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.536873 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36107 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.4% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 30 (4.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 316 (43.5%) |
| Some College | 111 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 56 (7.7%) |
| Bachelors | 29 (4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 185 (25.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,833 ▲ 19% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $144,200 ▼ 48% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,300/mo ↑ 71% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 468 |
| Vacant Units | 54 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 468 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 54 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 14859 is located in Lockwood, New York, within Tioga County. With a population of 1,100, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 14859 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,833 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14859 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $144,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,300 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 14859 is primarily White (97.18%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 58% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14859 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 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 14859 in Lockwood, NY is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,100 residents, a median household income of $90,833, and a median home value of $144,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.