Spencer, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14883
Tioga County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,136
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $207,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spencer pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14883 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14883 covers 187.1 square miles in Spencer, Tioga County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,136 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14883 reports a modest median household income of $68,750 (26% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,998. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $207,700 (45% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $997; owner occupancy is 77.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tioga County, so 14883 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 14883
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spencer, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14883.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14883, Spencer, 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
4,136
Population
187.1
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14883?
37.8
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
2.5%
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?
$68,750
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$38,998
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14883 ranks among New York ZIPs
Spencer, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,750 30th percentile higher than 30% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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
1,939housing units
1,939
Total Housing Units
1,668
Occupied Units
271
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,700
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$997
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 14883, employing approximately 317 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,895,000.
50
Businesses
317
Employees
$16.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 30.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 8.0% |
| Information | 3 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.0% |
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 14883 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14867
Newfield (14867)
5,569 residents
- 14883
Spencer (14883)
4,136 residents
- 13743
Candor (13743)
3,806 residents
- 14817
Brooktondale (14817)
2,380 residents
- 14889 1,590
Van Etten (14889)
1,590 residents
- 13864 1,149
Willseyville (13864)
1,149 residents
- 14859 1,029
Lockwood (14859)
1,029 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14883 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14883 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14859
Lockwood (14859)
$98,750 median income
- 14817
Brooktondale (14817)
$77,228 median income
- 14867
Newfield (14867)
$75,507 median income
- 14883
Spencer (14883)
$68,750 median income
- 14889
Van Etten (14889)
$61,944 median income
- 13864
Willseyville (13864)
$60,389 median income
- 13743
Candor (13743)
$51,364 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14883 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14883, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,136 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 14883 in?
ZIP code 14883 (Spencer) is located in Tioga County, New York. Tioga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tioga-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14883?
ZIP code 14883 in Spencer, NY has a population of 4,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14883?
The median household income in ZIP 14883 is $68,750, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14883?
The median home value in ZIP 14883 is $207,700, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14883?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14883 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14883?
ZIP code 14883 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 317 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14883?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14883 are: Construction (15), Accommodation and food services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14883?
In ZIP code 14883, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 14883?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14883 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14883?
In ZIP code 14883, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14883?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14883 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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