Hector, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14841
Schuyler County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 915
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $89,821
- Median income Above-median income area
- $345,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hector pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14841 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14841 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hector, Schuyler County, New York, home to just 915 residents across 50.8 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14841 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,821 (3% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,621. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $345,500 (9% below the average New York ZIP); 84.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Schuyler County, so 14841 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 14841
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hector, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14841.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 14841, Hector, 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
915
Population
50.8
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14841?
48.8
Median Age
42.3%
Male
57.7%
Female
5.4%
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?
$89,821
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$52,621
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 14841 ranks among New York ZIPs
Hector, 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)
$89,821 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
508housing units
508
Total Housing Units
327
Occupied Units
181
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$345,500
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 14841, employing approximately 235 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,858,000.
24
Businesses
235
Employees
$14.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 29.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 20.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 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 14841 vs 14860 →
ZIP 14841 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14891
Watkins Glen (14891)
4,149 residents
- 14847
Interlaken (14847)
2,398 residents
- 14818
Burdett (14818)
1,745 residents
- 14860 1,039
Lodi (14860)
1,039 residents
- 14842 938
Himrod (14842)
938 residents
- 14841 915
Hector (14841)
915 residents
- 14878 781
Rock Stream (14878)
781 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14841 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14841 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14841
Hector (14841)
$89,821 median income
- 14860
Lodi (14860)
$78,170 median income
- 14842
Himrod (14842)
$74,821 median income
- 14847
Interlaken (14847)
$73,594 median income
- 14818
Burdett (14818)
$69,107 median income
- 14891
Watkins Glen (14891)
$61,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14841 ranks the highest 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 14841, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 14841 in?
ZIP code 14841 (Hector) is located in Schuyler County, New York. Schuyler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/schuyler-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14841?
ZIP code 14841 in Hector, NY has a population of 915 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14841?
The median household income in ZIP 14841 is $89,821, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14841?
The median home value in ZIP 14841 is $345,500, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14841?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14841 is White at 97.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14841?
ZIP code 14841 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 235 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14841?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14841 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Manufacturing (5), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14841?
In ZIP code 14841, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.8% 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 14841?
In ZIP code 14841, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14841?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14841 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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