| ZIP Code | 14901 |
|---|---|
| City | Elmira |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Chemung County |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Elevation | 925 ft |
| Latitude | 42.073505 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.73953 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 23.0% ▲ 130% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 137 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,943 (35.3%) |
| Some College | 1,857 (22.2%) |
| Associates | 921 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 1,000 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,490 (17.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $40,524 ▼ 47% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $90,300 ▼ 68% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $835/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,739 |
| Vacant Units | 1,189 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,739 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,189 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
ZIP code 14901 is located in Elmira, New York, within Chemung County. With a population of 14,430, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 14901 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $40,524 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14901 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $90,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $835 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.2%) and renters (46.9%). Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 14901 is primarily White (70.26%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.0%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14901 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 14901 in Elmira, NY is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 14,430 residents, a median household income of $40,524, and a median home value of $90,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.