14905 ZIP Code — Elmira, NY
Chemung County, New York
ZIP code 14905 is located in Elmira, New York, within Chemung County. It covers approximately 3.71 square miles and serves a population of 8,852 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.
About ZIP code 14905
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 $159,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $78,163. 34% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,852
population
3.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14905 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14905
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14905. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Elmira | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
14903 Elmira (2.7 mi)
14904 Elmira (2.7 mi)
14871 Pine City (4.6 mi)
14901 Elmira (6.1 mi)
14894 Wellsburg (6.2 mi)
14814 Big Flats (7.2 mi)
14845 Horseheads (8 mi)
14816 Breesport (8.3 mi)
14861 Lowman (8.3 mi)
14872 Pine Valley (9.1 mi)
14830 Corning (10 mi)
16925 Gillett (10.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,852 |
| Population density | 2,386 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0946 |
| Longitude | -76.8435 |
| 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 | 37.8% | 45.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 18.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 3.5% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
8,852
Population
2,386
People per sq mi
42.2
Median age
$78,163
Median household income
$39,776
Per capita income
$159,600
Median home value
$1,041
Median monthly rent
67.8%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
3,026
Housing units
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
220
Under 5
294
153
5–9
205
300
10–14
401
267
15–19
356
143
20–24
191
474
25–34
631
479
35–44
639
581
45–54
774
185
55–59
246
226
60–64
302
518
65–74
690
212
75–84
283
35
85+
47
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,986 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 6,866 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,785 | 20.2% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Two or more races
6.3%
Black or African American
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Asian
2.1%
Other race
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,589 | 83% |
| Two or more races | 574 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 429 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 287 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 190 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.8% | 45.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 18.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 3.5% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
0.9%
$10k–$15k
8.6%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
15.3%
$75k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
7.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.4% |
| Median income | $78,163 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
30.2%
$150k–$200k
21.9%
$200k–$300k
28.3%
$300k–$500k
2.6%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,041 |
| Owner occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter occupied | 32.2% |
| Vacant | 10.3% |
| Single-family detached | 67.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 47.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% |
| 3 or more | 17.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.0% |
| Electricity | 13.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,610 | 42.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 356 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 562 | 14.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,292 | 33.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,164 | 30.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,345 | 35.2% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.8% | 33.8% |
| Married | 51.7% | 40.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
24.1%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
11.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
20.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 106 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 35 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school | 866 | 47.9% |
| High school | 437 | 24.2% |
| College / grad school | 365 | 20.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.3%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Retail trade
10.9%
Professional & management
8.3%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Other services
5.6%
Construction
4.7%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Public administration
2.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.9%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.6% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 10.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.3% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.4% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 6.7% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
17.4%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
28.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.8% |
| Retirement income | 25.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.0% |
| Visited dentist | 68.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 475 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 7.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 19.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.4% |
| Public insurance | 43.7% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,338 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 90 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 29 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 61 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,527 | 96.3% |
| Born in same state | 8,432 | 95.3% |
| Born in different state | 6,750 | 76.3% |
| Foreign born | 95 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 325 | 3.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 234 | 72.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,190 | 24.7% |
| French | 1,160 | 13.1% |
| Arab | 313 | 3.5% |
| Irish | 164 | 1.9% |
| English | 92 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 46 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 43 | 0.5% |
| German | 19 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14905
What city is ZIP code 14905 in?
ZIP code 14905 is primarily assigned to Elmira, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14905 in?
ZIP code 14905 falls within Chemung County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14905?
The median home value in ZIP code 14905 is $159,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 14905?
ZIP code 14905 has an estimated population of 8,852 residents, with a density of 2,385 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 14905?
The median household income in ZIP code 14905 is $78,163, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 14905 in?
ZIP code 14905 observes the EST timezone.