14825 ZIP Code — Chemung, NY

Chemung County, New York

ZIP code 14825 is located in Chemung, New York, within Chemung County. It covers approximately 16.77 square miles and serves a population of 755 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14825

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 $147,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($72,159) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 14825 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

755
population
16.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14825 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14825

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City Status
Chemung Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
14892 Waverly (3.7 mi) 14861 Lowman (4.3 mi) 14901 Elmira (5.9 mi) 14859 Lockwood (6 mi) 14894 Wellsburg (7.9 mi) 18840 Sayre (8.9 mi) 14838 Erin (9.2 mi) 14904 Elmira (9.8 mi) 14889 Van Etten (10.5 mi) 16925 Gillett (11.4 mi) 14816 Breesport (11.5 mi) 14905 Elmira (12 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 755
Population density 45 / sq mi
State FIPS 36
County FIPS 015
Geography
Land area 16.77 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 42.0590
Longitude -76.6137
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 28.2% 45.5% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 48.2% 33.0% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 20.2% 18.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.4% 3.5% 11.5%

Demographics & statistics

755
Population
45
People per sq mi
48.4
Median age
$72,159
Median household income
$39,954
Per capita income
$147,000
Median home value
$683
Median monthly rent
77.0%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
270
Housing units
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
Under 5
7
5
5–9
7
33
10–14
42
44
15–19
55
25
20–24
32
6
25–34
7
38
35–44
49
38
45–54
49
34
55–59
43
27
60–64
35
57
65–74
73
10
75–84
13
9
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815921.1%
18 and over59678.9%
65 and over17322.9%
Median age48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%
Two or more races 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White73697.5%
Two or more races131.7%
Asian50.7%
Black or African American10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 28.2% 45.5% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 48.2% 33.0% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 20.2% 18.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.4% 3.5% 11.5%
Under $10k 8.7%
$15k–$25k 9.7%
$35k–$50k 15.5%
$50k–$75k 16.5%
$75k–$100k 23.3%
$100k–$150k 11.3%
$150k–$200k 4.2%
$200k+ 10.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.7%
$15k–$25k9.7%
$35k–$50k15.5%
$50k–$75k16.5%
$75k–$100k23.3%
$100k–$150k11.3%
$150k–$200k4.2%
$200k+10.7%
Median income$72,159

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%
$50k–$100k 19.3%
$100k–$150k 28.6%
$150k–$200k 21.0%
$200k–$300k 22.7%
$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$147,000
Median rent / month$683
Owner occupied77.0%
Renter occupied23.0%
Vacant9.4%
Single-family detached75.7%
Large apartment buildings1.5%
Mobile homes7.9%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.73

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200913.8%
1990–19996.7%
1980–19897.9%
1970–197913.5%
1960–19693.8%
1950–195914.4%
1940–19495.9%
1939 or earlier34.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom20.2%
2 bedrooms20.5%
3 bedrooms37.2%
4 bedrooms18.8%
5+ bedrooms3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.4%
1 vehicle32.4%
2 vehicles36.6%
3 or more22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas21.4%
Electricity2.6%
Propane / LP gas19.7%
Fuel oil43.7%
Wood9.7%
No fuel used1.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14647.2%
Cohabiting couple289.1%
Male householder, no spouse4213.6%
Female householder, no spouse9330.1%
Households with children under 188627.8%
Households with seniors (65+)12440.1%
Average household size2.41

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married41.8%32.2%
Married47.7%41.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed7.9%6.0%
Divorced2.6%20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%
Some HS, no diploma 6.0%
HS graduate 38.9%
Some college, no degree 24.2%
Associate's degree 4.8%
Bachelor's degree 13.2%
Graduate / professional 9.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.6%
Bachelor's or higher22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool41.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school4420.4%
High school7635.2%
College / grad school9242.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%
Construction 12.7%
Retail trade 9.9%
Finance & real estate 9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%
Other services 8.0%
Professional & management 7.1%
Manufacturing 4.9%
Public administration 4.6%
Transportation & utilities 3.7%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Information 1.5%
Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.8%
Service21.6%
Sales & office15.1%
Natural resources & construction20.4%
Production & transportation11.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector64.8%
Government21.3%
Self-employed13.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone92.3%
Carpool4.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.9%
Work from home0.0%
Other means1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)28.3

Poverty

All people 12.3%
Under 18 years 22.6%
18 and over 9.6%
Married-couple families 8.2%
Female-led households 23.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.9%
Retirement income37.2%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP9.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.5%
High blood pressure32.2%
High cholesterol32.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart disease6.3%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis24.2%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.3%
Binge drinking19.1%
No physical activity24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.0%
Depression21.2%
Fair or poor health12.3%
Poor mental health14.7%
Poor physical health10.1%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.8%
Visited dentist65.0%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss14.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans6911.6%
Disability%
Any disability16.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years15.1%
65 and over36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.3%
Public insurance43.0%
No insurance6.0%
Uninsured under 1921.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only74298.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)755100.0%
Born in same state75199.5%
Born in different state33844.8%
Foreign born40.5%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French19826.2%
English9312.3%
Italian7910.5%
AncestryCount%
German131.7%
Arab121.6%
Irish50.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.9%
Internet access87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14825

What city is ZIP code 14825 in?

ZIP code 14825 is primarily assigned to Chemung, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14825 in?

ZIP code 14825 falls within Chemung County, New York.

Does ZIP code 14825 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 14825 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 14825 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 14825 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14825?

The median home value in ZIP code 14825 is $147,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 14825?

ZIP code 14825 has an estimated population of 755 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 14825 in?

ZIP code 14825 observes the EST timezone.

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