ZIP Code 14870
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Painted Post · Steuben County · New York
- Population
- 9,821
- Median income
- $84,476
- Median home value
- $177,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.3%
- Land area
- 158.7 sq mi
62/sq mi
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
Median age 42
New York
ZIP code 14870 in Painted Post, New York has a population of 9,821. The median household income is $84,476, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $177,500, 36% below the US average. 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14870 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 158.7 square miles in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York. The area is home to 9,821 residents, producing a population density of 62 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 14870 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14870 sits at $84,476 (9% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $50,803. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $177,500 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $1,221 per month, and 70.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14870 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Steuben County, so you can benchmark 14870 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 14870
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14870.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 14870?
42.0
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
6.7%
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?
$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
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?
4,759
Total Housing Units
4,190
Occupied Units
569
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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