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Ithaca, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14850

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

63,886
196/sq mi
$71,445
Median income
$353,500
Median home value
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ithaca pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
196
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14850 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14850 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, with 63,886 residents across 326.3 square miles, a density of 196 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14850 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,445 (23% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,541. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $353,500 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,480 per month, and 44.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 14850, plus 6 more within Tompkins 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 14850

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ithaca, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14850.

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 14850, Ithaca, 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

63,886

Population

326.3

Area (sq mi)

196

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14850?

28.1

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

17.5%

Foreign-Born

White 69.3%
African American 5.1%
Asian 13.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$71,445

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$43,541

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14850 ranks nationally

Ithaca, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,445 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 80.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.6%

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

What does housing look like?

32,280

Total Housing Units

28,826

Occupied Units

3,454

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.8%
Renter 55.2%

$353,500

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,480

Median Rent

1973

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

-3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

314

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+214%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14850 have decreased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 212
2021 +9.8% 233
2022 +15.2% 268
2023 +20.8% 324
2024 -3.2% 314

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 1,637 business establishments in ZIP 14850, employing approximately 46,050 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,392,536,000.

1,637

Businesses

46,050

Employees

$2.4B

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 253 15.5%
Accommodation and food services 241 14.7%
Retail trade 222 13.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 199 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 146 8.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 111 6.8%
Construction 87 5.3%
Finance and insurance 73 4.5%
Manufacturing 58 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 3.2%
Information 49 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 43 2.6%
Educational services 37 2.3%
Wholesale trade 32 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.2%
Utilities 3 0.2%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 14850 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 14850 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 14850 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 14850 ranks #5 of 6 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
14853 Ithaca, NY 2,755 1.5 mi
13062 Etna, NY 173 7.0 mi
14881 Slaterville Springs, NY 192 7.6 mi
14854 Jacksonville, NY 37 7.8 mi
14867 Newfield, NY 5,569 8.4 mi
14882 Lansing, NY 3,826 10.7 mi
13068 Freeville, NY 5,368 8.6 mi
13864 Willseyville, NY 1,149 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tompkins County

13073 standard
Groton, NY
Pop: 6,423
14867 standard
Newfield, NY
Pop: 5,569
13068 standard
Freeville, NY
Pop: 5,368
13053 standard
Dryden, NY
Pop: 5,015
14882 standard
Lansing, NY
Pop: 3,826
14853 standard
Ithaca, NY
Pop: 2,755

Related Areas

Tompkins County Ithaca, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14850 in? ▼
ZIP code 14850 (Ithaca) is located in Tompkins County, New York. Tompkins County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tompkins-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14850? ▼
ZIP code 14850 in Ithaca, NY has a population of 63,886 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14850? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14850 is $71,445, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14850? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14850 is $353,500, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14850? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14850 is White at 69.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14850? ▼
ZIP code 14850 has 1,637 business establishments employing approximately 46,050 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14850? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14850 are: Health care and social assistance (253), Accommodation and food services (241), Retail trade (222). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14850? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14850 decreased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 14850? ▼
In ZIP code 14850, 80.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.6% 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 14850? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14850 is 18.8 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 14850? ▼
In ZIP code 14850, approximately 44.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14850? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14850 is 19.6% 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.