ZIP Code 14871

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Pine City · Chemung County · New York

Population
5,456

37/sq mi

Median income
$72,484

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$174,800

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.2%

Median age 47.7

Land area
148.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14871 in Pine City, New York has a population of 5,456. The median household income is $72,484, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $174,800, 37% below the US average. 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14871 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 148.3 square miles in Pine City, Chemung County, New York. The area is home to 5,456 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 14871 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14871 sits at $72,484 (22% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $40,188. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $174,800 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $1,002 per month, and 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14871 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chemung County, so you can benchmark 14871 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 14871

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14871.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14871, Pine City, 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

5,456

Population

148.3

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14871?

47.7

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$72,484

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$40,188

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,959

Total Housing Units

1,875

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$174,800

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$1,002

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 14871, employing approximately 327 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,299,000.

36

Businesses

327

Employees

$22.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 25.0%
Retail trade 5 13.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
14905 Elmira, NY 9,070 4.8 mi
14903 Elmira, NY 7,567 6.2 mi
14904 Elmira, NY 16,269 6.1 mi
16936 Millerton, PA 2,095 7.0 mi
14814 Big Flats, NY 1,931 7.9 mi
14894 Wellsburg, NY 1,454 7.4 mi
16925 Gillett, PA 3,186 8.7 mi
14830 Corning, NY 19,850 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14871 in?
ZIP code 14871 (Pine City) is located in Chemung County, New York. Chemung County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chemung-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14871?
ZIP code 14871 in Pine City, NY has a population of 5,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14871?
The median household income in ZIP 14871 is $72,484, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14871?
The median home value in ZIP 14871 is $174,800, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14871?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14871 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14871?
ZIP code 14871 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 327 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14871?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14871 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14871?
In ZIP code 14871, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 14871?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14871 is 21.6 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 14871?
In ZIP code 14871, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14871?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14871 is 13.9% 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 Pine City, 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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