ZIP Code 14838

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Erin · Chemung County · New York

Population
1,956

21/sq mi

Median income
$73,884

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$137,500

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.1%

Median age 43.8

Land area
93.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14838 in Erin, New York has a population of 1,956. The median household income is $73,884, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $137,500, 51% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14838 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 93.1 square miles in Erin, Chemung County, New York. The area is home to 1,956 residents, producing a population density of 21 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14838 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14838 sits at $73,884 (20% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,144. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $137,500 (64% below the state average) with median rent at $747 per month, and 92.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14838 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chemung County, so you can benchmark 14838 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14838, Erin, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,956

Population

93.1

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14838?

43.8

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$73,884

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$36,144

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

797

Total Housing Units

741

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$137,500

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$747

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 14838, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $849,000.

9

Businesses

28

Employees

$849K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 66.7%

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 14838 vs 14816 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
14816 Breesport, NY 520 3.4 mi
14889 Van Etten, NY 1,590 4.7 mi
14824 Cayuta, NY 678 5.8 mi
14861 Lowman, NY 1,404 6.8 mi
14825 Chemung, NY 919 9.4 mi
14901 Elmira, NY 16,736 8.3 mi
14859 Lockwood, NY 1,029 8.2 mi
14904 Elmira, NY 16,269 10.6 mi
14892 Waverly, NY 8,189 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14838 in?
ZIP code 14838 (Erin) 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 14838?
ZIP code 14838 in Erin, NY has a population of 1,956 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14838?
The median household income in ZIP 14838 is $73,884, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14838?
The median home value in ZIP 14838 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14838?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14838 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14838?
ZIP code 14838 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14838?
In ZIP code 14838, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 14838?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14838 is 31.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14838?
In ZIP code 14838, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14838?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14838 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Erin, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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