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 High-density area
- $71,445
- Median income Near-median income area
- $353,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14850 (Ithaca, NY) fell -3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 324.0 in 2023 to 313.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,541. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $353,500 (7% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,480; 44.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tompkins County, so 14850 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 14850
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ithaca, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14850.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
253 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
241 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
222 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
199 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
146 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 14850?
28.1
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
17.5%
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?
$71,445
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
32,280housing units
32,280
Total Housing Units
28,826
Occupied Units
3,454
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$353,500
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 14850
Ithaca (14850)
63,886 residents
- 14867 5,569
Newfield (14867)
5,569 residents
- 13068 5,368
Freeville (13068)
5,368 residents
- 14882 3,826
Lansing (14882)
3,826 residents
- 14853 2,755
Ithaca (14853)
2,755 residents
- 13864 1,149
Willseyville (13864)
1,149 residents
- 14881 192
Slaterville Springs (14881)
192 residents
- 13062 173
Etna (13062)
173 residents
- 14854 37
Jacksonville (14854)
37 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14850 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14850 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14882
Lansing (14882)
$91,960 median income
- 14881
Slaterville Springs (14881)
$89,063 median income
- 13068
Freeville (13068)
$80,043 median income
- 14867
Newfield (14867)
$75,507 median income
- 14850
Ithaca (14850)
$71,445 median income
- 13864
Willseyville (13864)
$60,389 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14850, 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 (63,886 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 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.
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