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Elmira, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14901

Chemung County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,736
173/sq mi
$40,989
Median income
$93,800
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elmira pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
173
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14901 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, home to 16,736 residents across 96.9 square miles, a density of 173 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14901 reports a modest median household income of $40,989 (56% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $21,391. Poverty here runs at 29.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. Housing costs here run $93,800 for a typical home value (75% below the state average), with rent averaging $873 a month; 49.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Chemung County, letting you compare 14901 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 14901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elmira, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14901.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 14901, Elmira, 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

16,736

Population

96.9

Area (sq mi)

173

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14901?

39.4

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 68.9%
African American 17.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$40,989

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$21,391

Per Capita Income

29.7%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14901 ranks nationally

Elmira, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$40,989 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,685

Total Housing Units

5,418

Occupied Units

1,267

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.8%
Renter 50.2%

$93,800

Median Home Value

-75% vs state

$873

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-12.7%

YoY Change (2023)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14901 have decreased 12.7% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -9.3% 134
2020 +5.5% 141
2021 +8.6% 154
2022 +36.6% 210
2023 -12.7% 183

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 430 business establishments in ZIP 14901, employing approximately 7,618 people with a combined annual payroll of $368,616,000.

430

Businesses

7,618

Employees

$368.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 66 15.3%
Retail trade 53 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 50 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 40 9.3%
Wholesale trade 31 7.2%
Finance and insurance 30 7.0%
Construction 28 6.5%
Manufacturing 21 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.6%
Information 9 2.1%

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 14901 vs 14861 →

ZIP 14901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14901 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 14901 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
14861 Lowman, NY 1,404 3.1 mi
14904 Elmira, NY 16,269 3.0 mi
14894 Wellsburg, NY 1,454 4.3 mi
14905 Elmira, NY 9,070 5.1 mi
14816 Breesport, NY 520 7.9 mi
14825 Chemung, NY 919 6.6 mi
14903 Elmira, NY 7,567 7.4 mi
16925 Gillett, PA 3,186 9.3 mi
14838 Erin, NY 1,956 8.3 mi
14845 Horseheads, NY 20,453 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chemung County

14845 standard
Horseheads, NY
Pop: 20,453
14904 standard
Elmira, NY
Pop: 16,269
14905 standard
Elmira, NY
Pop: 9,070
14903 standard
Elmira, NY
Pop: 7,567
14871 standard
Pine City, NY
Pop: 5,456
14838 standard
Erin, NY
Pop: 1,956

Related Areas

Chemung County Elmira, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14901 in? ▼
ZIP code 14901 (Elmira) is located in Chemung County, New York. Chemung County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chemung-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14901? ▼
ZIP code 14901 in Elmira, NY has a population of 16,736 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14901? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14901 is $40,989, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14901? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14901 is $93,800, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14901? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14901 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14901? ▼
ZIP code 14901 has 430 business establishments employing approximately 7,618 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14901? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14901 are: Health care and social assistance (66), Retail trade (53), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14901? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14901 decreased by 12.7% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14901? ▼
In ZIP code 14901, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 14901? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14901 is 19.2 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 14901? ▼
In ZIP code 14901, approximately 49.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14901? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14901 is 29.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.