City

Van Etten, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Chemung County  ·  New York

👥1,341Population
💰$62,063Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$138,100Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓39.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.4%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.9%
Asian0.3%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads39.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
HS Graduate300 (34.6%)
Some College132 (15.2%)
Associates95 (11%)
Bachelors121 (14%)
Graduate Degree218 (25.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
HS Grad34.6%
Some College15.2%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,063 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$138,100 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$917/mo
Total Housing Units632
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
50%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
69%
About Van Etten, NY

Van Etten is a city in New York, located in Chemung County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,341 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Van Etten is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,063 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Van Etten is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $917 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Van Etten is moderately educated. 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Van Etten
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14889 1,341 $62,063 $138,100 $917 3.4% 39.2% 83.9%