14905 ZIP Code
Elmira, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 14905 |
| City/Town: | Elmira |
| County: | Chemung |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,852 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,163 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,354 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,257 |
| Median Home Value: | $159,600 |
| Land Area: | 3.7 sq miles
9.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.0877, -76.8433 |
Population Information (14905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,852 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,794 | 42.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,058 | 57.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 514 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 358 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 701 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 623 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 334 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,105 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,118 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,355 | 15.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 431 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 528 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,208 | 13.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 495 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 82 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (14905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $159,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,041 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,257 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,820 | 89.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 437 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,589 | 67.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,231 | 32.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (14905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,322 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 116 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 255 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,524 | 24.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,238 | 19.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 740 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,175 | 18.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,274 | 20.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (14905 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,163 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,473 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,469 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,354 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (14905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,741 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,460 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 281 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,473 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,492 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 746 | 16.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 213 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (14905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,589 | 85.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 429 | 4.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 190 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 70 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 574 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 287 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 316 | 3.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 22 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 206 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 88 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (14905 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 34 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 327 | 8.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 331 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 212 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 345 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 586 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 641 | 16.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 785 | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 278 | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 281 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (14905 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,484 | 78.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 235 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 24 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 299 | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 83 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 321 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (14905 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 209 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 522 | 11.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 112 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 488 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 83 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 35 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 255 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 371 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,470 | 33.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 547 | 12.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 249 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 109 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (14905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (14905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,470 | 95.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,211 | 70.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,855 | 43.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 349 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (14905 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,004 | 78.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,292 | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 965 | 25.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 182 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 110 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 488 | 12.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (14905 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,886 | 67.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 146 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 516 | 12.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 371 | 8.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 112 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 85 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 141 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (14905 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 72 | 1.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 29 | 0.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 111 | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 227 | 5.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 533 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 744 | 17.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 534 | 12.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,007 | 47.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (14905 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 44 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 407 | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 964 | 22.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,909 | 44.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 841 | 19.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 92 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (14905 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,170 | 83.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 113 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 502 | 13.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (14905 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 300 | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,545 | 40.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,304 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 671 | 17.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (14905 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 21 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 372 | 14.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 783 | 30.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 566 | 21.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 732 | 28.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 68 | 2.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 47 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (14905 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,467 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $659 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,041 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.38 |
Households (14905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,820 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,610 | 42.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 576 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 562 | 14.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,292 | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,164 | 30.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,345 | 35.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.77 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (14905 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,058 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,124 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,582 | 51.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 93 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 230 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,426 | 46.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (14905 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,809 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 106 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 35 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 866 | 47.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 437 | 24.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 365 | 20.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (14905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,866 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 475 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,819 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 909 | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 142 | 15.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 416 | 45.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 351 | 38.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (14905 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,875 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 906 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 612 | 67.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 214 | 23.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 58 | 6.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 80 | 8.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (14905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,527 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 95 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 325 | 342.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 325 | 342.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 325 | 342.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 15 | 15.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 123 | 129.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 37 | 38.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (14905 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,338 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,768 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 570 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 195 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 85 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 184 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 106 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (14905 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,820 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,624 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Elmira, NY14905