Watkins Glen, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14891
Schuyler County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,149
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,875
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Watkins Glen pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14891 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14891 (Watkins Glen, NY) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 14891 covers 135.1 square miles in Watkins Glen, Schuyler County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,149 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14891 reports a modest median household income of $61,875 (33% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,420. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,700 (56% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $825; owner occupancy is 67.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Schuyler County, so 14891 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 14891
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Watkins Glen, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14891.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 16
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 14
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
9 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 14891, Watkins Glen, 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
4,149
Population
135.1
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14891?
47.8
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
2.3%
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?
$61,875
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$38,420
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14891 ranks among New York ZIPs
Watkins Glen, 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)
$61,875 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
2,686housing units
2,686
Total Housing Units
2,102
Occupied Units
584
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,700
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$825
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 153 business establishments in ZIP 14891, employing approximately 1,797 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,791,000.
153
Businesses
1,797
Employees
$91.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 28.1% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 9.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 5 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.6% |
| Information | 3 | 2.0% |
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 14891 vs 14878 →
ZIP 14891 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
- 14812
Beaver Dams (14812)
3,478 residents
- 14865
Montour Falls (14865)
2,607 residents
- 14818 1,745
Burdett (14818)
1,745 residents
- 14864 1,307
Millport (14864)
1,307 residents
- 14815 946
Bradford (14815)
946 residents
- 14841 915
Hector (14841)
915 residents
- 14878 781
Rock Stream (14878)
781 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14891 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14891 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14841
Hector (14841)
$89,821 median income
- 14818
Burdett (14818)
$69,107 median income
- 14837
Dundee (14837)
$65,845 median income
- 14864
Millport (14864)
$63,667 median income
- 14872
Pine Valley (14872)
$62,708 median income
- 14812
Beaver Dams (14812)
$62,073 median income
- 14891
Watkins Glen (14891)
$61,875 median income
- 14815
Bradford (14815)
$56,875 median income
- 14865
Montour Falls (14865)
$53,846 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14891 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14878 | Rock Stream, NY | 781 | 5.0 mi |
| 14812 | Beaver Dams, NY | 3,478 | 6.3 mi |
| 14865 | Montour Falls, NY | 2,607 | 6.0 mi |
| 14815 | Bradford, NY | 946 | 7.5 mi |
| 14837 | Dundee, NY | 5,648 | 9.1 mi |
| 14818 | Burdett, NY | 1,745 | 8.1 mi |
| 14864 | Millport, NY | 1,307 | 8.7 mi |
| 14872 | Pine Valley, NY | 605 | 10.1 mi |
| 14841 | Hector, NY | 915 | 11.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14891, 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 (4,149 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 14891 in?
ZIP code 14891 (Watkins Glen) 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 14891?
ZIP code 14891 in Watkins Glen, NY has a population of 4,149 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14891?
The median household income in ZIP 14891 is $61,875, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14891?
The median home value in ZIP 14891 is $164,700, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14891?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14891 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14891?
ZIP code 14891 has 153 business establishments employing approximately 1,797 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14891?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14891 are: Accommodation and food services (43), Retail trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14891?
In ZIP code 14891, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% 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 14891?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14891 is 21.2 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 14891?
In ZIP code 14891, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14891?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14891 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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