ZIP Code 14873

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Prattsburgh · Steuben County · New York

Population
2,448

13/sq mi

Median income
$68,239

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$122,900

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.8%

Median age 44.1

Land area
191.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14873 in Prattsburgh, New York has a population of 2,448. The median household income is $68,239, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $122,900, 56% below the US average. 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14873 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 191.3 square miles in Prattsburgh, Steuben County, New York. The area is home to 2,448 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 14873 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14873 sits at $68,239 (26% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $31,251. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $122,900 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $1,088 per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14873 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Steuben County, so you can benchmark 14873 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 14873, Prattsburgh, 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

2,448

Population

191.3

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 14873?

44.1

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$68,239

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$31,251

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,412

Total Housing Units

765

Occupied Units

647

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$122,900

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$1,088

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 14873, employing approximately 182 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,213,000.

21

Businesses

182

Employees

$12.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 14.3%

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 14873 vs 14874 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
14874 Pulteney, NY 250 6.3 mi
14418 Branchport, NY 1,325 7.3 mi
14840 Hammondsport, NY 3,061 7.9 mi
14856 Kanona, NY 215 10.6 mi
14512 Naples, NY 4,721 9.7 mi
14809 Avoca, NY 2,552 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Steuben County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14873 in?
ZIP code 14873 (Prattsburgh) 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 14873?
ZIP code 14873 in Prattsburgh, NY has a population of 2,448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14873?
The median household income in ZIP 14873 is $68,239, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14873?
The median home value in ZIP 14873 is $122,900, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14873?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14873 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14873?
ZIP code 14873 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14873?
In ZIP code 14873, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 14873?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14873 is 26.0 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 14873?
In ZIP code 14873, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14873?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14873 is 6.8% 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 Prattsburgh, 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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