14817 ZIP Code — Brooktondale, NY
Tompkins County, New York
ZIP code 14817 is located in Brooktondale, New York, within Tompkins County. It covers approximately 40.76 square miles and serves a population of 2,911 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.
About ZIP code 14817
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 $209,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $88,963. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
2,911
population
40.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14817 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14817
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14817. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brooktondale | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
14881 Slaterville Springs (2.6 mi)
13864 Willseyville (6 mi)
13053 Dryden (8.8 mi)
14853 Ithaca (8.8 mi)
13736 Berkshire (9 mi)
13835 Richford (9.1 mi)
13068 Freeville (9.2 mi)
14850 Ithaca (9.2 mi)
13743 Candor (9.5 mi)
14883 Spencer (10.6 mi)
13811 Newark Valley (12.5 mi)
14867 Newfield (13.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,911 |
| Population density | 71 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 40.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3628 |
| Longitude | -76.3477 |
| 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 | 39.1% | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 29.9% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 20.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 7.7% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
2,911
Population
71
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$88,963
Median household income
$42,650
Per capita income
$209,900
Median home value
$1,623
Median monthly rent
66.9%
Home ownership
3.6%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
904
Housing units
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
124
Under 5
157
73
5–9
94
94
10–14
120
60
15–19
77
70
20–24
88
134
25–34
170
270
35–44
344
161
45–54
205
60
55–59
76
96
60–64
123
111
65–74
142
13
75–84
16
15
85+
18
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 788 | 27.1% |
| 18 and over | 2,123 | 72.9% |
| 65 and over | 315 | 10.8% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.2%
Two or more races
11.8%
Hispanic or Latino
11%
Asian
3.2%
Black or African American
1.4%
Other race
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,328 | 71.2% |
| Two or more races | 387 | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 358 | 11% |
| Asian | 104 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 46 | 1.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.1% | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 29.9% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 20.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 7.7% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
1.8%
$50k–$75k
25.0%
$75k–$100k
18.8%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
14.5%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 1.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $88,963 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
8.0%
$100k–$150k
11.6%
$150k–$200k
24.6%
$200k–$300k
28.0%
$300k–$500k
18.6%
$500k–$1M
6.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,623 |
| Owner occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter occupied | 33.1% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 70.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 11.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.4% |
| 3 or more | 8.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.6% |
| Electricity | 13.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 29.1% |
| Fuel oil | 10.6% |
| Wood | 18.5% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 469 | 37.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 279 | 22.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 170 | 13.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 321 | 25.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 446 | 36.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 253 | 20.4% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.7% | 36.2% |
| Married | 45.0% | 42.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
17.5%
Some college, no degree
13.9%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
24.3%
Graduate / professional
34.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 59.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 82 | 11.8% |
| Kindergarten | 35 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 272 | 39.1% |
| High school | 192 | 27.6% |
| College / grad school | 114 | 16.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
61.0%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Professional & management
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Retail trade
3.3%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Construction
2.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.4%
Other services
2.0%
Public administration
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 68.2% |
| Service | 8.8% |
| Sales & office | 10.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 6.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.0% |
| Government | 25.2% |
| Self-employed | 10.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.9% |
| Carpool | 15.6% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 13.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.1 |
Poverty
All people
3.6%
Under 18 years
0.6%
18 and over
4.6%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.8% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.2% |
| High blood pressure | 26.0% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 20.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 16.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.6% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 9.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 138 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 35.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.8% |
| Public insurance | 32.6% |
| No insurance | 1.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,630 | 90.3% |
| Spanish | 81 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 47 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 22 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,805 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 2,805 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 1,670 | 57.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 106 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 84 | 79.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 677 | 23.3% |
| French | 549 | 18.9% |
| English | 128 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 113 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 52 | 1.8% |
| German | 27 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 16 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 96.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14817
What city is ZIP code 14817 in?
ZIP code 14817 is primarily assigned to Brooktondale, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14817 in?
ZIP code 14817 falls within Tompkins County, New York.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 14817?
59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 14817?
ZIP code 14817 has an estimated population of 2,911 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14817?
The median home value in ZIP code 14817 is $209,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 14817?
The median household income in ZIP code 14817 is $88,963, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 14817 in?
ZIP code 14817 observes the EST timezone.