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Steuben County
Hornell, NY
14843
14843 ZIP Code — Hornell, NY
Steuben County, New York
ZIP code 14843 is located in
Hornell ,
New York ,
within Steuben County .
It covers approximately 95.73 square miles and serves a population of
12,418 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 607 .
About ZIP code 14843
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 $93,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $53,542. 42% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 14843 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
12,418
Population density
130 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
101
Geography
Land area
95.73 sq mi
Water area
0.36 sq mi
Latitude
42.3143
Longitude
-77.6308
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
607
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.2%
45.9%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
33.2%
31.8%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
19.2%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.7%
3.1%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$53,542
Median household income
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,310 18.6% 18 and over 10,108 81.4% 65 and over 2,979 24.0% Median age 44.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.3%
Group Count % White 11,768 93.6% Two or more races 285 2.3% Hispanic or Latino 159 1.3% Black or African American 158 1.3% Other race 113 0.9% Asian 94 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.2%
45.9%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
33.2%
31.8%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
19.2%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.7%
3.1%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.1% $10k–$15k 5.0% $15k–$25k 11.7% $25k–$35k 12.0% $35k–$50k 13.2% $50k–$75k 21.3% $75k–$100k 10.6% $100k–$150k 15.1% $150k–$200k 4.7% $200k+ 2.5% Median income $53,542
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $93,900 Median rent / month $736 Owner occupied 59.2% Renter occupied 40.8% Vacant 13.0% Single-family detached 63.0% Large apartment buildings 4.5% Mobile homes 6.1% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 3.0% 2000–2009 2.7% 1990–1999 8.6% 1980–1989 5.0% 1970–1979 8.0% 1960–1969 8.4% 1950–1959 11.2% 1940–1949 6.5% 1939 or earlier 46.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.5% 1 bedroom 14.3% 2 bedrooms 27.2% 3 bedrooms 42.6% 4 bedrooms 9.7% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.6% 1 vehicle 37.7% 2 vehicles 33.9% 3 or more 14.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 73.8% Electricity 12.3% Propane / LP gas 6.0% Fuel oil 2.3% Wood 2.9% Solar 0.2% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,130 38.4% Cohabiting couple 422 7.6% Male householder, no spouse 1,445 26.0% Female householder, no spouse 1,553 28.0% Households with children under 18 1,430 25.8% Households with seniors (65+) 2,074 37.4% Average household size 2.18
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.5% 25.0% Married 42.3% 43.5% Separated 2.6% 2.6% Widowed 1.9% 11.3% Divorced 16.8% 17.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.3% Bachelor's or higher 20.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 221 9.5% Kindergarten 107 4.6% Elementary school 853 36.8% High school 685 29.6% College / grad school 449 19.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Professional & management
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Public administration
3.5%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.5% Service 21.3% Sales & office 22.0% Natural resources & construction 14.4% Production & transportation 11.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.5% Government 22.0% Self-employed 4.9% Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.6% Carpool 7.5% Public transit 1.4% Walk 4.6% Work from home 4.6% Other means 3.3% Avg commute (minutes) 21.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.6%
Female-led households
30.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.9% Retirement income 31.7% Supplemental Security 10.0% Cash public assistance 5.2% Food stamps / SNAP 16.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.2% High blood pressure 37.1% High cholesterol 34.1% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 27.5% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.0% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 27.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.8% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 16.0% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 11.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.9% Visited dentist 54.2% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 19.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 1,136 11.2%
Disability % Any disability 19.7% Under 18 12.6% 18–64 years 14.4% 65 and over 39.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.2% Public insurance 57.2% No insurance 3.9% Uninsured under 19 1.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 11,821 95.2% Spanish 405 3.4% Other Indo-European 51 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 199 1.7% Other languages 53 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 11,846 95.4% Born in same state 11,739 94.5% Born in different state 10,490 84.5% Foreign born 107 0.9% Naturalized citizen 572 4.6% Not a US citizen 268 46.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 2,308 18.6% French 1,798 14.5% Arab 890 7.2% English 236 1.9% German 124 1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 32 0.3% Norwegian 15 0.1% Dutch 11 0.1% Irish 2 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.7% Internet access 91.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14843
What city is ZIP code 14843 in?
ZIP code 14843 is primarily assigned to Hornell, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14843 in?
ZIP code 14843 falls within Steuben County, New York.
Does ZIP code 14843 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 14843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14843?
16% of residents in ZIP code 14843 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 14843 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 14843 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14843?
The median home value in ZIP code 14843 is $93,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 14843 in?
ZIP code 14843 observes the EST timezone.
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