ZIP Code 14878

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Rock Stream · Schuyler County · New York

Population
781

19/sq mi

Median home value
$182,800

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.3%

Median age 48.1

Land area
41.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14878 in Rock Stream, New York has a population of 781. Median home value is $182,800, 34% below the US average. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14878 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.5 square miles in Rock Stream, Schuyler County, New York. The area is home to 781 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 14878 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14878 sits at , while per-capita income is $41,776. The poverty rate stands at 18.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $182,800 (52% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14878 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Schuyler County, so you can benchmark 14878 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 14878, Rock Stream, 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

781

Population

41.5

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14878?

48.1

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

431

Total Housing Units

235

Occupied Units

196

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.7%
Renter 4.3%

$182,800

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
14891 Watkins Glen, NY 4,149 5.0 mi
14837 Dundee, NY 5,648 5.0 mi
14818 Burdett, NY 1,745 6.4 mi
14842 Himrod, NY 938 10.0 mi
14841 Hector, NY 915 7.4 mi
14865 Montour Falls, NY 2,607 9.0 mi
14815 Bradford, NY 946 9.2 mi
14860 Lodi, NY 1,039 11.3 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Rock Stream, 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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