PlainZIP

Penn Yan, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14527

Yates County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,820
37/sq mi
$70,758
Median income
$194,700
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Penn Yan pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14527 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14527 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Penn Yan, Yates County, New York, home to 12,820 residents across 351.2 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14527 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,758 (23% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $38,629. Local economic indicators show a 13.4% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $194,700 (49% below the state average), median rent at $813 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 14527, plus 6 more within Yates County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 14527

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Penn Yan, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14527.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14527, Penn Yan, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,820

Population

351.2

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14527?

44.3

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$70,758

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$38,629

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14527 ranks nationally

Penn Yan, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,758 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,348

Total Housing Units

5,098

Occupied Units

1,250

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$194,700

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$813

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+17.4%

YoY Change (2024)

325

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+225%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14527 have increased 17.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 214
2021 +5.4% 225
2022 +15.3% 260
2023 +6.4% 276
2024 +17.4% 325

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 351 business establishments in ZIP 14527, employing approximately 3,641 people with a combined annual payroll of $161,828,000.

351

Businesses

3,641

Employees

$161.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 57 16.2%
Construction 48 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 41 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 38 10.8%
Manufacturing 33 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 32 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 5.4%
Wholesale trade 10 2.9%
Finance and insurance 8 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.7%
Information 4 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 14527 vs 14441 →

ZIP 14527 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14527 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14527 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 14527 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
14441 Dresden, NY 325 5.6 mi
14415 Bellona, NY 132 6.6 mi
14478 Keuka Park, NY 1,595 6.9 mi
14842 Himrod, NY 938 7.1 mi
14418 Branchport, NY 1,325 8.6 mi
14874 Pulteney, NY 250 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Yates County

14837 standard
Dundee, NY
Pop: 5,648
14544 standard
Rushville, NY
Pop: 2,101
14478 standard
Keuka Park, NY
Pop: 1,595
14507 standard
Middlesex, NY
Pop: 1,351
14418 standard
Branchport, NY
Pop: 1,325
14842 standard
Himrod, NY
Pop: 938

Related Areas

Yates County Penn Yan, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14527 in? ▼
ZIP code 14527 (Penn Yan) is located in Yates County, New York. Yates County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yates-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14527? ▼
ZIP code 14527 in Penn Yan, NY has a population of 12,820 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14527? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14527 is $70,758, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14527? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14527 is $194,700, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14527? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14527 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14527? ▼
ZIP code 14527 has 351 business establishments employing approximately 3,641 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14527? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14527 are: Retail trade (57), Construction (48), Accommodation and food services (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14527? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14527 increased by 17.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14527? ▼
In ZIP code 14527, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 14527? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14527 is 20.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14527? ▼
In ZIP code 14527, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14527? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14527 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.