14901 ZIP Code — Elmira, NY

Chemung County, New York

ZIP code 14901 is located in Elmira, New York, within Chemung County. It covers approximately 33.20 square miles and serves a population of 14,906 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14901

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $38,604. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 14901 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

14,906

population

33.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14901 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14901

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elmira	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14861 Lowman (2.8 mi) 14894 Wellsburg (3.6 mi) 14904 Elmira (3.9 mi) 14825 Chemung (5.9 mi) 14905 Elmira (6.1 mi) 14816 Breesport (8.1 mi) 14838 Erin (8.1 mi) 14903 Elmira (8.5 mi) 16925 Gillett (9.1 mi) 14871 Pine City (9.5 mi) 14892 Waverly (9.6 mi) 14859 Lockwood (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	14,906
Population density	449 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	33.20 sq mi
Water area	0.95 sq mi
Latitude	42.0749
Longitude	-76.7272
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	65.5%	45.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	33.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

14,906

Population

449

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$38,604

Median household income

$19,585

Per capita income

$88,700

Median home value

$805

Median monthly rent

52.0%

Home ownership

28.2%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

4,095

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

293

Under 5

261

565

5–9

503

543

10–14

483

717

15–19

637

556

20–24

494

1,087

25–34

967

930

35–44

827

1,016

45–54

903

530

55–59

472

393

60–64

349

885

65–74

787

263

75–84

234

112

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,122	20.9%
18 and over	11,784	79.1%
65 and over	2,380	16.0%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.4%

Black or African American 13.3%

Two or more races 7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Other race 3.5%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	10,920	69.4%
Black or African American	2,088	13.3%
Two or more races	1,098	7%
Hispanic or Latino	825	5.2%
Other race	547	3.5%
Asian	185	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	68	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.5%	45.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	33.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 11.8%

$10k–$15k 11.7%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$10k–$15k	11.7%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$38,604

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%

$50k–$100k 44.8%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,700
Median rent / month	$805
Owner occupied	52.0%
Renter occupied	48.0%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	45.9%
Large apartment buildings	7.2%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	49.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	17.7%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	33.0%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.9%
1 vehicle	44.6%
2 vehicles	26.2%
3 or more	5.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.1%
Electricity	20.0%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,526	27.8%
Cohabiting couple	459	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,317	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,197	40.0%
Households with children under 18	1,457	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,708	31.1%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.3%	40.1%
Married	30.1%	30.4%
Separated	2.2%	3.4%
Widowed	1.7%	9.1%
Divorced	12.7%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 16.5%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	145	3.8%
Kindergarten	188	5.0%
Elementary school	1,588	42.0%
High school	552	14.6%
College / grad school	1,310	34.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.1%

Retail trade 13.3%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Public administration 8.1%

Professional & management 5.4%

Other services 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Construction 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.3%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	4.6%
Walk	6.8%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 28.2%

Under 18 years 34.0%

18 and over 26.3%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 46.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	19.5%
Supplemental Security	13.6%
Cash public assistance	10.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	85.2%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	752	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	19.8%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.2%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,352	96.3%
Spanish	326	2.3%
Other Indo-European	112	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	140	1.0%
Other languages	61	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,484	97.2%
Born in same state	14,302	95.9%
Born in different state	11,375	76.3%
Foreign born	182	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	422	2.8%
Not a US citizen	215	50.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,793	12%
French	1,496	10%
Arab	707	4.7%
English	317	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	172	1.2%
Irish	53	0.4%
Polish	39	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14901

What city is ZIP code 14901 in?

ZIP code 14901 is primarily assigned to Elmira, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14901 in?

ZIP code 14901 falls within Chemung County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14901?

28% of residents in ZIP code 14901 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 14901?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 14901 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 14901 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14901?

The median home value in ZIP code 14901 is $88,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 14901 in?

ZIP code 14901 observes the EST timezone.