Avoca, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14809
Steuben County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,552
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,875
- Median income Near-median income area
- $107,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Avoca pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14809 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14809 covers 144.2 square miles in Avoca, Steuben County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,552 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14809 reports a modest median household income of $63,875 (31% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,664. The poverty rate is 25.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,200 (72% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $898; owner occupancy is 77.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Steuben County, so 14809 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 14809
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avoca, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14809.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 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 14809, Avoca, 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
2,552
Population
144.2
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14809?
33.6
Median Age
55.7%
Male
44.3%
Female
0.6%
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?
$63,875
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$30,664
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14809 ranks among New York ZIPs
Avoca, 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)
$63,875 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,179housing units
1,179
Total Housing Units
977
Occupied Units
202
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,200
Median Home Value
-72% vs state ZIP avg
$898
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 14809, employing approximately 173 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,567,000.
40
Businesses
173
Employees
$6.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 22.5% |
| Construction | 7 | 17.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 12.5% |
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 14809 vs 14856 →
ZIP 14809 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14810
Bath (14810)
12,356 residents
- 14572
Wayland (14572)
5,081 residents
- 14809 2,552
Avoca (14809)
2,552 residents
- 14873 2,448
Prattsburgh (14873)
2,448 residents
- 14826 2,216
Cohocton (14826)
2,216 residents
- 14808 591
Atlanta (14808)
591 residents
- 14856 215
Kanona (14856)
215 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14809 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14809 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14572
Wayland (14572)
$72,557 median income
- 14826
Cohocton (14826)
$69,464 median income
- 14873
Prattsburgh (14873)
$68,239 median income
- 14809
Avoca (14809)
$63,875 median income
- 14810
Bath (14810)
$51,950 median income
- 14808
Atlanta (14808)
$33,203 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14809 ranks #4 of 6 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 14809, 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 (2,552 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 14809 in?
ZIP code 14809 (Avoca) is located in Steuben County, New York. Steuben County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/steuben-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14809?
ZIP code 14809 in Avoca, NY has a population of 2,552 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14809?
The median household income in ZIP 14809 is $63,875, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14809?
The median home value in ZIP 14809 is $107,200, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14809?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14809 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14809?
ZIP code 14809 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 173 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14809?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14809 are: Transportation and warehousing (9), Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14809?
In ZIP code 14809, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% 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 14809?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14809 is 25.3 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 14809?
In ZIP code 14809, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14809?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14809 is 25.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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