14841 ZIP Code — Hector, NY

Schuyler County, New York

ZIP code 14841 is located in Hector, New York, within Schuyler County. It covers approximately 20.17 square miles and serves a population of 743 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14841

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 $279,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,895. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 14841 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

743

population

20.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hector	Acceptable
Hector	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14860 Lodi (4.4 mi) 14818 Burdett (5.7 mi) 14842 Himrod (6.9 mi) 14878 Rock Stream (7.2 mi) 14847 Interlaken (8.2 mi) 14837 Dundee (8.6 mi) 14886 Trumansburg (8.7 mi) 14869 Odessa (11 mi) 14521 Ovid (11.5 mi) 14865 Montour Falls (12.2 mi) 14891 Watkins Glen (12.2 mi) 14441 Dresden (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	743
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	20.17 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.5241
Longitude	-76.8523
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	48.1%	47.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	31.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	18.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

743

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$67,895

Median household income

$40,207

Per capita income

$279,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

505

Housing units

46.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	159	21.4%
18 and over	584	78.6%
65 and over	185	24.9%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	723	97.3%
Two or more races	20	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	47.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	31.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	18.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.2%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$67,895

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 26.6%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 9.9%

$1M+ 14.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$279,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	43.7%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.5%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	2.8%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	33.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	28.5%
Propane / LP gas	19.0%
Fuel oil	23.3%
Wood	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	212	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	22	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	31	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	61	18.7%
Households with children under 18	81	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	147	45.1%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	12.1%
Married	74.5%	69.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.6%	15.8%
Divorced	0.7%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 12.5%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 27.2%

Graduate / professional 19.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	46.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	15.1%
Kindergarten	28	22.2%
Elementary school	79	62.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.2%

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Manufacturing 18.8%

Public administration 7.1%

Information 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Professional & management 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	28.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.3%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	19.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.7%
Carpool	22.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.0

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.1%
Retirement income	40.2%
Supplemental Security	11.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	15.7%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	17.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	691	93.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	740	99.6%
Born in same state	740	99.6%
Born in different state	553	74.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	157	21.1%
French	64	8.6%
Arab	48	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	16	2.2%
English	13	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14841

What city is ZIP code 14841 in?

ZIP code 14841 is primarily assigned to Hector, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14841 in?

ZIP code 14841 falls within Schuyler County, New York.

Does ZIP code 14841 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 14841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 14841?

46% 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 14841?

ZIP code 14841 has an estimated population of 743 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14841?

The median home value in ZIP code 14841 is $279,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 14841 in?

ZIP code 14841 observes the EST timezone.