ZIP Code 14859

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Lockwood · Tioga County · New York

Population
1,029

13/sq mi

Median income
$98,750

▲ 29% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$125,800

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.6%

Median age 45.1

Land area
81.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14859 in Lockwood, New York has a population of 1,029. The median household income is $98,750, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $125,800, 55% below the US average. 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14859 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 81.0 square miles in Lockwood, Tioga County, New York. The area is home to 1,029 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 14859 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14859 sits at $98,750 (7% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $39,550. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $125,800 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $1,125 per month, and 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14859 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tioga County, so you can benchmark 14859 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 14859, Lockwood, 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

1,029

Population

81.0

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14859?

45.1

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$98,750

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$39,550

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

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

What does housing look like?

401

Total Housing Units

354

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$125,800

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$1,125

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
14892 Waverly, NY 8,189 5.0 mi
14889 Van Etten, NY 1,590 7.0 mi
18840 Sayre, PA 10,731 10.2 mi
14825 Chemung, NY 919 6.3 mi
13734 Barton, NY 2,287 7.3 mi
14883 Spencer, NY 4,136 8.7 mi
14861 Lowman, NY 1,404 7.9 mi
14838 Erin, NY 1,956 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14859 in?
ZIP code 14859 (Lockwood) is located in Tioga County, New York. Tioga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tioga-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14859?
ZIP code 14859 in Lockwood, NY has a population of 1,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14859?
The median household income in ZIP 14859 is $98,750, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14859?
The median home value in ZIP 14859 is $125,800, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14859?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14859 is White at 97.2%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14859?
In ZIP code 14859, 77.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 14859?
In ZIP code 14859, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14859?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14859 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lockwood, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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