City

Hornell, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Steuben County  ·  New York

👥12,452Population
💰$56,004Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$104,300Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 91% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.8%
Asian0.5%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 91% above avg
No HS Diploma152 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,056 (35.2%)
Some College1,275 (14.7%)
Associates1,203 (13.9%)
Bachelors1,185 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree1,806 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College14.7%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.7%Renter: 39.3%Tenure
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,004 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$104,300 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$766/mo
Total Housing Units6,353
Vacant Units813

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
70%
About Hornell, NY

Hornell is a city in New York, located in Steuben County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,452 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Hornell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,004 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Hornell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $766 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hornell is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hornell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14843 12,452 $56,004 $104,300 $766 9.3% 34.5% 60.7%