Hornell, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14843
Steuben County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,043
- 50/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,874
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hornell pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 50
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14843 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14843 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hornell, Steuben County, New York, home to 13,043 residents across 260.3 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14843 reports a modest median household income of $57,874 (37% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,723. The poverty rate is 17.5%, with unemployment at 9.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,100 (70% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $772; owner occupancy is 60.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% 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 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Steuben County, so 14843 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 14843
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hornell, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14843.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 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 14843, Hornell, 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
13,043
Population
260.3
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14843?
44.3
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
3.8%
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?
$57,874
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$33,723
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14843 ranks among New York ZIPs
Hornell, 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)
$57,874 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
6,474housing units
6,474
Total Housing Units
5,662
Occupied Units
812
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,100
Median Home Value
-70% vs state ZIP avg
$772
Median Rent
1943
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 298 business establishments in ZIP 14843, employing approximately 3,864 people with a combined annual payroll of $156,718,000.
298
Businesses
3,864
Employees
$156.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 48 | 16.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 14.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 19 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.0% |
| Information | 8 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.0% |
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 14843 vs 14823 →
ZIP 14843 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14843
Hornell (14843)
13,043 residents
- 14802 4,135
Alfred (14802)
4,135 residents
- 14823 3,754
Canisteo (14823)
3,754 residents
- 14807 3,076
Arkport (14807)
3,076 residents
- 14803 1,174
Alfred Station (14803)
1,174 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14843 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14843 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14807
Arkport (14807)
$64,408 median income
- 14823
Canisteo (14823)
$63,140 median income
- 14843
Hornell (14843)
$57,874 median income
- 14803
Alfred Station (14803)
$51,694 median income
- 14802
Alfred (14802)
$40,489 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14843 ranks #3 of 5 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 14843, 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 (13,043 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 14843 in?
ZIP code 14843 (Hornell) 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 14843?
ZIP code 14843 in Hornell, NY has a population of 13,043 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14843?
The median household income in ZIP 14843 is $57,874, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14843?
The median home value in ZIP 14843 is $112,100, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14843?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14843 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14843?
ZIP code 14843 has 298 business establishments employing approximately 3,864 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14843?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14843 are: Retail trade (48), Health care and social assistance (47), Other services (except public administration) (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14843?
In ZIP code 14843, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 14843?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14843 is 19.8 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 14843?
In ZIP code 14843, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14843?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14843 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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