14816 ZIP Code — Breesport, NY

Chemung County, New York

ZIP code 14816 is located in Breesport, New York, within Chemung County. It covers approximately 3.76 square miles and serves a population of 595 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14816

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,000. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 47% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 26% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 14816 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

595

population

3.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14816 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14816

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14816. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Breesport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14838 Erin (4 mi) 14845 Horseheads (4.7 mi) 14872 Pine Valley (6.4 mi) 14824 Cayuta (6.4 mi) 14861 Lowman (7.4 mi) 14889 Van Etten (7.6 mi) 14864 Millport (7.8 mi) 14901 Elmira (8.1 mi) 14905 Elmira (8.3 mi) 14903 Elmira (8.3 mi) 14904 Elmira (8.9 mi) 14814 Big Flats (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	595
Population density	158 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	3.76 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.1914
Longitude	-76.7487
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	607

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	45.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	33.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	37.0%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

595

Population

158

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$50,000

Median household income

$29,137

Per capita income

$102,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

261

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	111	18.7%
18 and over	484	81.3%
65 and over	146	24.5%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Asian 4.7%

Two or more races 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	559	93.9%
Asian	28	4.7%
Two or more races	5	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	45.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	33.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	37.0%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 28.4%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	28.4%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
Median income	$50,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 40.7%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 6.9%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	1.1%
1980–1989	0.7%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	22.1%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	46.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	34.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	48.0%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.2%
Electricity	9.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	15.2%
Wood	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	173	69.2%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	34	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	37	14.8%
Households with children under 18	71	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	43.2%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	15.2%
Married	72.9%	69.3%
Separated	0.0%	5.4%
Widowed	0.0%	6.6%
Divorced	8.3%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 13.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	18.7%
Kindergarten	26	21.1%
Elementary school	49	39.8%
High school	13	10.6%
College / grad school	12	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Manufacturing 18.6%

Finance & real estate 12.7%

Other services 12.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.8%

Public administration 9.5%

Construction 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.4%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	23.6%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	26.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	27.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	56.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	572	96.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	567	95.3%
Born in same state	567	95.3%
Born in different state	481	80.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	28	4.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	119	20%
French	96	16.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	41	6.9%
English	20	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14816

What city is ZIP code 14816 in?

ZIP code 14816 is primarily assigned to Breesport, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14816 in?

ZIP code 14816 falls within Chemung County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14816 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 14816 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14816 have a large veteran population?

26% of civilians in ZIP code 14816 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 14816 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 14816 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14816?

The median home value in ZIP code 14816 is $102,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 14816 in?

ZIP code 14816 observes the EST timezone.