Rock Stream, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14878
Schuyler County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 781
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $182,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rock Stream pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14878 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14878 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rock Stream, Schuyler County, New York, home to just 781 residents across 41.5 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 14878, but per-capita income is $41,776. The poverty rate is 18.9%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $182,800 (52% below the average New York ZIP); owner occupancy is 95.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Schuyler County, so 14878 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
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 14878, Rock Stream, 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
781
Population
41.5
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14878?
48.1
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$41,776
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
431housing units
431
Total Housing Units
235
Occupied Units
196
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$182,800
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 14878, employing approximately 66 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,792,000.
18
Businesses
66
Employees
$2.8M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 27.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 16.7% |
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 14878 vs 14891 →
ZIP 14878 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14837
Dundee (14837)
5,648 residents
- 14891
Watkins Glen (14891)
4,149 residents
- 14865
Montour Falls (14865)
2,607 residents
- 14818 1,745
Burdett (14818)
1,745 residents
- 14860 1,039
Lodi (14860)
1,039 residents
- 14815 946
Bradford (14815)
946 residents
- 14842 938
Himrod (14842)
938 residents
- 14841 915
Hector (14841)
915 residents
- 14878 781
Rock Stream (14878)
781 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14878 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 14878 in?
ZIP code 14878 (Rock Stream) is located in Schuyler County, New York. Schuyler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/schuyler-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14878?
ZIP code 14878 in Rock Stream, NY has a population of 781 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14878?
The median home value in ZIP 14878 is $182,800, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14878?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14878 is White at 97.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14878?
ZIP code 14878 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 66 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14878?
In ZIP code 14878, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 14878?
In ZIP code 14878, approximately 95.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14878?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14878 is 18.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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