City

Elmira, NY

5 ZIP codes  ·  Chemung County  ·  New York

👥44,822Population
💰$58,161Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$110,546Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.3%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 9.4%Asian: 1.4%Other: 5.2%Race
White78.3%
Hispanic5.1%
Black9.4%
Asian1.4%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 54% above avg
No HS Diploma339 (1.2%)
HS Graduate8,938 (31.4%)
Some College4,776 (16.8%)
Associates3,292 (11.6%)
Bachelors4,028 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree7,080 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College16.8%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.7%Renter: 38.3%Tenure
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,161 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$110,545 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$962/mo
Total Housing Units22,015
Vacant Units3,116

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
67%
About Elmira, NY

Elmira is a city in New York, located in Chemung County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 44,822 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.18 years.

Economically, Elmira is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,160 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Elmira is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,545, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $961 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elmira is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.33%).

Elmira, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Elmira
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14901 14,430 $40,524 $90,300 $835 6.8% 29.8% 53.2%
14903 7,140 $66,142 $123,900 $943 5.0% 43.7% 66.9%
14904 14,276 $54,563 $87,200 $1,005 10.5% 34.2% 64.0%
14905 8,976 $85,888 $169,600 $1,112 6.2% 55.5% 67.8%

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