City

Chemung, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Chemung County  ·  New York

👥746Population
💰$60,900Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$155,500Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓37.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.5% Female 57.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White98.0%
Black0.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
21%
18–24
12%
25–44
16%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads37.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (2.4%)
HS Graduate168 (36%)
Some College73 (15.6%)
Associates38 (8.1%)
Bachelors38 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree139 (29.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College15.6%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,900 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$155,500 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$694/mo
Total Housing Units362
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
63%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Chemung, NY

Chemung is a city in New York, located in Chemung County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 746 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Chemung is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,900 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chemung is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $694 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chemung is moderately educated. 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.99%).

Chemung, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Chemung
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14825 746 $60,900 $155,500 $694 1.8% 37.9% 72.6%