ZIP Code 14853

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Ithaca · Tompkins County · New York

Population
2,755

4,544/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
75.7%

Median age 19.7

Land area
0.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14853 in Ithaca, New York has a population of 2,755. 75.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14853 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.6 square miles in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York. The area is home to 2,755 residents, producing a population density of 4,544 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 14853 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14853 sits at , while per-capita income is $3,201. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14853 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 75.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tompkins County, so you can benchmark 14853 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 14853, Ithaca, 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

2,755

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

4,544

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14853?

19.7

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

21.2%

Foreign-Born

White 39.0%
African American 16.0%
Asian 32.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

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?

$3,201

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 75.7%

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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 14853, employing approximately 409 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,651,000.

24

Businesses

409

Employees

$22.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 29.2%
Other services (except public administration) 7 29.2%

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 14853 vs 14850 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
14850 Ithaca, NY 63,886 1.5 mi
13062 Etna, NY 173 5.5 mi
14881 Slaterville Springs, NY 192 7.1 mi
13068 Freeville, NY 5,368 7.1 mi
14854 Jacksonville, NY 37 8.0 mi
14882 Lansing, NY 3,826 9.9 mi
13073 Groton, NY 6,423 10.4 mi
14817 Brooktondale, NY 2,380 9.0 mi
14867 Newfield, NY 5,569 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14853 in?
ZIP code 14853 (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 14853?
ZIP code 14853 in Ithaca, NY has a population of 2,755 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14853?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14853 is White at 39.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14853?
ZIP code 14853 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14853?
In ZIP code 14853, 75.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Ithaca, 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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