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Big Flats, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14814

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

1,931
87/sq mi
$98,783
Median income
$211,700
Median home value
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Big Flats pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
87
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14814 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14814 covers 22.3 square miles in Big Flats, Chemung County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,931 residents on file, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14814 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,783 (7% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $48,998. Poverty here runs at 7.1%, with unemployment measured at 1.9%. The typical home here is valued at $211,700 (44% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,152 monthly, and 69.9% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 14814, plus 6 more within Chemung 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 14814

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Big Flats, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14814.

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 14814, Big Flats, 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

1,931

Population

22.3

Area (sq mi)

87

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14814?

39.7

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$98,783

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$48,998

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 14814 ranks nationally

Big Flats, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,783 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.4%

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

What does housing look like?

901

Total Housing Units

901

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$211,700

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,152

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

+1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14814 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +1.4% 150
2019 +3.3% 155
2020 +1.4% 157
2021 +1.6% 160
2024 – 198

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 65 business establishments in ZIP 14814, employing approximately 856 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,646,000.

65

Businesses

856

Employees

$54.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 20.0%
Construction 10 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 10 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 6 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.2%
Manufacturing 3 4.6%
Wholesale trade 3 4.6%
Information 3 4.6%

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 14814 vs 14830 →

ZIP 14814 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 14814 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 14814 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 14814 ranks the highest of 9 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
14830 Corning, NY 19,850 4.3 mi
14903 Elmira, NY 7,567 4.3 mi
14871 Pine City, NY 5,456 7.9 mi
14905 Elmira, NY 9,070 7.0 mi
14845 Horseheads, NY 20,453 7.1 mi
14872 Pine Valley, NY 605 7.7 mi
14812 Beaver Dams, NY 3,478 10.1 mi
14864 Millport, NY 1,307 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chemung County

14845 standard
Horseheads, NY
Pop: 20,453
14901 standard
Elmira, NY
Pop: 16,736
14904 standard
Elmira, NY
Pop: 16,269
14905 standard
Elmira, NY
Pop: 9,070
14903 standard
Elmira, NY
Pop: 7,567
14871 standard
Pine City, NY
Pop: 5,456

Related Areas

Chemung County Big Flats, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14814 in? ▼
ZIP code 14814 (Big Flats) is located in Chemung County, New York. Chemung County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chemung-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14814? ▼
ZIP code 14814 in Big Flats, NY has a population of 1,931 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14814? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14814 is $98,783, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14814? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14814 is $211,700, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14814? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14814 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14814? ▼
ZIP code 14814 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 856 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14814? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14814 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14814? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14814 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 14814? ▼
In ZIP code 14814, 75.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14814? ▼
In ZIP code 14814, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14814? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14814 is 7.1% 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.