14809 ZIP Code — Avoca, NY

Steuben County, New York

ZIP code 14809 is located in Avoca, New York, within Steuben County. It covers approximately 56.86 square miles and serves a population of 2,905 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14809

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,458. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 14809 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,905

population

56.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14809 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14809

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14809. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Avoca	Acceptable
Avoca	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14826 Cohocton (5 mi) 14810 Bath (5.7 mi) 14808 Atlanta (9.7 mi) 14873 Prattsburgh (9.9 mi) 14572 Wayland (11.1 mi) 14840 Hammondsport (12.2 mi) 14843 Hornell (12.4 mi) 14807 Arkport (14.3 mi) 14879 Savona (14.4 mi) 14823 Canisteo (14.8 mi) 14874 Pulteney (15.2 mi) 14512 Naples (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,905
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	56.86 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	42.4235
Longitude	-77.4370
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	607

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	45.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	31.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.1%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,905

Population

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$58,458

Median household income

$28,586

Per capita income

$96,100

Median home value

$852

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

1,038

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

130

Under 5

103

161

5–9

126

123

10–14

15–19

107

20–24

253

25–34

199

167

35–44

132

163

45–54

129

55–59

60–64

161

65–74

127

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	807	27.8%
18 and over	2,098	72.2%
65 and over	500	17.2%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 2.2%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,728	91.1%
Two or more races	97	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	90	3%
Other race	67	2.2%
Black or African American	12	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	45.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	31.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.1%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$58,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 43.5%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,100
Median rent / month	$852
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	67.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	38.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	32.7%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	32.8%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.8%
Electricity	10.1%
Propane / LP gas	23.3%
Fuel oil	7.1%
Wood	16.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	535	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	113	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	172	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	183	18.2%
Households with children under 18	330	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	369	36.8%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	16.5%
Married	46.7%	57.4%
Separated	2.8%	2.6%
Widowed	4.3%	7.8%
Divorced	9.3%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	8.5%
Kindergarten	44	8.3%
Elementary school	254	48.0%
High school	60	11.3%
College / grad school	126	23.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Retail trade 13.5%

Professional & management 13.3%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Other services 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Construction 5.1%

Public administration 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Information 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.2%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	3.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 45.4%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 10.8%

Female-led households 33.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	215	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.5%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	17.0%
Uninsured under 19	38.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,672	92.0%
Spanish	112	4.2%
Other Indo-European	36	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	76	2.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,901	99.9%
Born in same state	2,888	99.4%
Born in different state	2,383	82.0%
Foreign born	13	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.1%
Not a US citizen	3	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	394	13.6%
Italian	302	10.4%
Arab	288	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	76	2.6%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	86.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14809

What city is ZIP code 14809 in?

ZIP code 14809 is primarily assigned to Avoca, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14809 in?

ZIP code 14809 falls within Steuben County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14809?

22% of residents in ZIP code 14809 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14809 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 14809 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14809?

The median home value in ZIP code 14809 is $96,100.

Does ZIP code 14809 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 14809 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 14809 in?

ZIP code 14809 observes the EST timezone.