Chemung County, NY ZIP Codes
New York (NY) · 16 ZIP codes · 12 cities
16
ZIP codes
83,045
population (2021)
-6.5%
pop change since 2010
36015
FIPS code
Chemung County ZIP code map
About Chemung County
Chemung County is located in New York and contains 16 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 83,045 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.5% from 88,830 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Chemung County is 36015.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 83,045 |
| 2010 population | 88,830 |
| Change | -6.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| FIPS code | 36015 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Chemung County
Big Flats
Breesport
Chemung
Elmira
Erin
Horseheads
Lowman
Millport
Pine City
Pine Valley
Van Etten
Wellsburg
ZIP codes for Chemung County, NY (16)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14814 | Big Flats | Chemung | View map |
| 14816 | Breesport | Chemung | View map |
| 14825 | Chemung | Chemung | View map |
| 14838 | Erin | Chemung | View map |
| 14845 | Horseheads | Chemung | View map |
| 14861 | Lowman | Chemung | View map |
| 14864 | Millport | Chemung | View map |
| 14871 | Pine City | Chemung | View map |
| 14872 | Pine Valley | Chemung | View map |
| 14889 | Van Etten | Chemung | View map |
| 14894 | Wellsburg | Chemung | View map |
| 14901 | Elmira | Chemung | View map |
| 14902 | Elmira | Chemung | View map |
| 14903 | Elmira | Chemung | View map |
| 14904 | Elmira | Chemung | View map |
| 14905 | Elmira | Chemung | View map |
Demographics & statistics
81,130
Population
42.2
Median age
$61,952
Median household income
$34,212
Per capita income
$131,560
Median home value
$867
Median monthly rent
77.1%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
27,079
Housing units
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,184
Under 5
2,046
2,432
5–9
2,279
2,559
10–14
2,397
2,699
15–19
2,528
2,400
20–24
2,248
5,291
25–34
4,958
4,860
35–44
4,553
5,146
45–54
4,821
3,067
55–59
2,874
2,956
60–64
2,769
4,748
65–74
4,448
2,322
75–84
2,176
1,223
85+
1,146
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,956 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 64,174 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 16,063 | 21.0% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.3%
Two or more races
5.8%
Black or African American
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Asian
1.5%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,495 | 83.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,850 | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 4,451 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,316 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 1,237 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 831 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 266 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $61,952 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.4%
$50k–$100k
23.6%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
17.8%
$200k–$300k
15.8%
$300k–$500k
6.0%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,560 |
| Median rent / month | $867 |
| Owner occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter occupied | 22.9% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
| Single-family detached | 71.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.8% |
| Mobile homes | 13.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% |
| 3 or more | 18.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.2% |
| Electricity | 9.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.2% |
| Fuel oil | 11.6% |
| Wood | 6.9% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 14,185 | 47.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,173 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 7,086 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9,360 | 23.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9,095 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 11,697 | 36.5% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.4% | 24.4% |
| Married | 49.9% | 51.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
34.7%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
11.7%
Bachelor's degree
12.2%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,032 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 1,035 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 7,233 | 45.5% |
| High school | 3,912 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,674 | 17.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.4%
Manufacturing
16.3%
Retail trade
11.4%
Professional & management
6.4%
Public administration
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Construction
5.8%
Other services
5.7%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.0% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.7% |
| Government | 17.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
15.2%
18 and over
11.3%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
20.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.2% |
| Retirement income | 31.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,822 | 10.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 15.4% |
| 65 and over | 33.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.9% |
| Public insurance | 47.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 76,900 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1,326 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 337 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 418 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 558 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 78,182 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 77,500 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 61,955 | 74.6% |
| Foreign born | 682 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,948 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,472 | 68.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 12,795 | 15.8% |
| French | 10,165 | 12.5% |
| Arab | 4,423 | 5.5% |
| English | 1,420 | 1.8% |
| German | 462 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 419 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 404 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 395 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 156 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 91.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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