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 Moderate-density area
- $70,758
- Median income Near-median income area
- $194,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14527 (Penn Yan, NY) rose +17.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 276.5 in 2023 to 324.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,629. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $194,700 (49% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $813; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yates County, so 14527 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
33 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 14527?
44.3
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$38,629
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14527 ranks among New York ZIPs
Penn Yan, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,758 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,348housing units
6,348
Total Housing Units
5,098
Occupied Units
1,250
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,700
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 14527
Penn Yan (14527)
12,820 residents
- 14478 1,595
Keuka Park (14478)
1,595 residents
- 14418 1,325
Branchport (14418)
1,325 residents
- 14842 938
Himrod (14842)
938 residents
- 14441 325
Dresden (14441)
325 residents
- 14874 250
Pulteney (14874)
250 residents
- 14415 132
Bellona (14415)
132 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14527 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14527 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14415
Bellona (14415)
$114,028 median income
- 14874
Pulteney (14874)
$90,500 median income
- 14478
Keuka Park (14478)
$86,853 median income
- 14842
Himrod (14842)
$74,821 median income
- 14441
Dresden (14441)
$70,833 median income
- 14527
Penn Yan (14527)
$70,758 median income
- 14418
Branchport (14418)
$65,577 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14527, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,820 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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