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Painted Post, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14870

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

9,821
62/sq mi
$84,476
Median income
$177,500
Median home value
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Painted Post pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
62
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14870 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14870 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York, home to 9,821 residents across 158.7 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14870 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,476 (9% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $50,803. Poverty here runs at 9.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $177,500 (53% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,221 monthly, and 70.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 17 minutes. To put 14870 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Steuben County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 14870

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Painted Post, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14870.

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 14870, Painted Post, 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

9,821

Population

158.7

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14870?

42.0

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$84,476

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$50,803

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

17.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14870 ranks nationally

Painted Post, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,476 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,759

Total Housing Units

4,190

Occupied Units

569

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$177,500

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$1,221

Median Rent

1974

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

+0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14870 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 144
2021 +7.2% 155
2022 +8.7% 168
2023 +3.3% 174
2024 +0.1% 174

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 179 business establishments in ZIP 14870, employing approximately 4,631 people with a combined annual payroll of $341,511,000.

179

Businesses

4,631

Employees

$341.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 33 18.4%
Other services (except public administration) 26 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 22 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 22 12.3%
Construction 15 8.4%
Finance and insurance 11 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.9%
Manufacturing 5 2.8%
Wholesale trade 5 2.8%
Information 4 2.2%

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 14870 vs 14827 →

ZIP 14870 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 14870 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 14870 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 14870 ranks the highest 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
14827 Coopers Plains, NY 191 1.0 mi
14858 Lindley, NY 1,598 9.5 mi
14830 Corning, NY 19,850 5.8 mi
14821 Campbell, NY 3,314 6.1 mi
14879 Savona, NY 2,398 10.6 mi
14812 Beaver Dams, NY 3,478 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Steuben County

14830 standard
Corning, NY
Pop: 19,850
14843 standard
Hornell, NY
Pop: 13,043
14810 standard
Bath, NY
Pop: 12,356
14801 standard
Addison, NY
Pop: 5,475
14572 standard
Wayland, NY
Pop: 5,081
14823 standard
Canisteo, NY
Pop: 3,754

Related Areas

Steuben County Painted Post, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14870 in? ▼
ZIP code 14870 (Painted Post) 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 14870? ▼
ZIP code 14870 in Painted Post, NY has a population of 9,821 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14870? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14870 is $84,476, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14870? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14870 is $177,500, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14870? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14870 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14870? ▼
ZIP code 14870 has 179 business establishments employing approximately 4,631 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14870? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14870 are: Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (26), Health care and social assistance (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14870? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14870 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 14870? ▼
In ZIP code 14870, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% 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 14870? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14870 is 17.3 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 14870? ▼
In ZIP code 14870, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14870? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14870 is 9.9% 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.