City

Horseheads, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Chemung County  ·  New York

👥20,552Population
💰$76,617Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$183,900Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓50.9%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 2%Asian: 2.5%Other: 3.7%Race
White89.6%
Hispanic2.1%
Black2.0%
Asian2.5%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads50.9% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma115 (0.8%)
HS Graduate4,097 (28.5%)
Some College1,386 (9.6%)
Associates1,461 (10.2%)
Bachelors2,270 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree5,047 (35.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 35.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College9.6%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate35.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,617 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$183,900 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,175/mo
Total Housing Units9,370
Vacant Units480

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
55%
About Horseheads, NY

Horseheads is a city in New York, located in Chemung County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,552 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Horseheads is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,617 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Horseheads is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,175 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Horseheads is well-educated. 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Horseheads
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14845 20,552 $76,617 $183,900 $1,175 4.2% 50.9% 73.7%