City

Big Flats, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Chemung County  ·  New York

👥2,047Population
💰$105,625Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$216,800Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓69.3%College Grads▲ 79% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 4.7%Other: 1.1%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.7%
Asian4.7%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
24%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads69.3% ▲ 79% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
HS Graduate213 (18.2%)
Some College79 (6.8%)
Associates67 (5.7%)
Bachelors147 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree663 (56.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.2%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 5.7%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 56.7%Edu
HS Grad18.2%
Some College6.8%
Associates5.7%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate56.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
32%
$200k–$300k
50%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,625 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$216,800 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,385/mo
Total Housing Units737

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
63%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
54%
About Big Flats, NY

Big Flats is a city in New York, located in Chemung County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,047 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Big Flats is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,625 is above the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Big Flats is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,385 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Flats is highly educated. 69.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.72%).

Big Flats, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Big Flats
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14814 2,047 $105,625 $216,800 $1,385 1.3% 69.3% 81.7%