14850 ZIP Code — Ithaca, NY

Tompkins County, New York

ZIP code 14850 is located in Ithaca, New York, within Tompkins County. It covers approximately 124.82 square miles and serves a population of 65,740 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14850

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 $320,600. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($64,911) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 14850 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

65,740

population

124.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14850 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14850

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14850. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ithaca	Acceptable
Ithaca	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14853 Ithaca (3.5 mi) 14867 Newfield (6.1 mi) 14881 Slaterville Springs (8.5 mi) 14817 Brooktondale (9.2 mi) 13068 Freeville (9.6 mi) 13864 Willseyville (10.4 mi) 14886 Trumansburg (11 mi) 14883 Spencer (11.2 mi) 14805 Alpine (11.7 mi) 14882 Lansing (12.1 mi) 14824 Cayuta (12.6 mi) 14869 Odessa (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	65,740
Population density	527 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	124.82 sq mi
Water area	0.90 sq mi
Latitude	42.4067
Longitude	-76.5184
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	607

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	42.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	29.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	20.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	9.2%	7.7%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

65,740

Population

527

People per sq mi

28.4

Median age

$64,911

Median household income

$42,023

Per capita income

$320,600

Median home value

$1,372

Median monthly rent

43.4%

Home ownership

20.4%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

15,175

Housing units

69.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

840

Under 5

861

1,099

5–9

1,127

1,045

10–14

1,070

4,572

15–19

4,684

6,921

20–24

7,091

4,235

25–34

4,340

3,282

35–44

3,362

2,887

45–54

2,957

1,489

55–59

1,525

1,449

60–64

1,485

2,592

65–74

2,656

1,352

75–84

1,386

708

85+

725

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,494	11.4%
18 and over	58,246	88.6%
65 and over	9,419	14.3%
Median age	28.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.4%

Asian 13.2%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Black or African American 4.6%

Other race 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	47,197	68.4%
Asian	9,095	13.2%
Two or more races	4,128	6%
Hispanic or Latino	3,280	4.8%
Black or African American	3,161	4.6%
Other race	2,073	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	71	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	42.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	29.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	20.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	9.2%	7.7%	11.5%

Under $10k 11.7%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 12.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.7%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	12.6%
Median income	$64,911

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 27.7%

$300k–$500k 40.2%

$500k–$1M 13.8%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$320,600
Median rent / month	$1,372
Owner occupied	43.4%
Renter occupied	56.6%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	42.0%
Large apartment buildings	14.2%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	24.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	18.6%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	30.3%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.8%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	11.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.9%
Electricity	26.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	2.2%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	9,323	33.1%
Cohabiting couple	2,432	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	7,433	26.4%
Female householder, no spouse	8,946	31.8%
Households with children under 18	4,528	16.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,575	23.4%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.5%	52.8%
Married	34.1%	32.8%
Separated	1.1%	1.4%
Widowed	0.9%	5.6%
Divorced	4.4%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 10.7%

Some college, no degree 9.6%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 27.2%

Graduate / professional 42.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	69.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	743	2.5%
Kindergarten	332	1.1%
Elementary school	3,489	11.7%
High school	1,779	6.0%
College / grad school	23,396	78.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 51.9%

Professional & management 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Retail trade 6.8%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Other services 3.1%

Information 2.1%

Public administration 2.1%

Construction 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	65.3%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	2.6%
Production & transportation	4.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.4%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	8.9%
Walk	15.4%
Work from home	19.3%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.7

Poverty

All people 20.4%

Under 18 years 10.7%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 23.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.0%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.0%
High blood pressure	20.5%
High cholesterol	23.9%
Diabetes	5.7%
Heart disease	3.9%
Stroke	1.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	15.2%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	4.2%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.5%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	17.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	8.8%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	7.0%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	84.6%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,787	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.3%
Public insurance	27.0%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	64,039	97.4%
Spanish	3,114	4.9%
Other Indo-European	287	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	744	1.2%
Other languages	1,911	3.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	53,960	82.1%
Born in same state	52,920	80.5%
Born in different state	29,029	44.2%
Foreign born	1,040	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	11,780	17.9%
Not a US citizen	4,460	37.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7,216	11%
Italian	6,918	10.5%
Arab	2,257	3.4%
English	1,012	1.5%
German	662	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	657	1%
Polish	499	0.8%
Norwegian	238	0.4%
Dutch	164	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14850

What part of Ithaca is ZIP code 14850?

ZIP code 14850 covers a portion of Ithaca, New York, within Tompkins County.

What county is ZIP code 14850 in?

ZIP code 14850 falls within Tompkins County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 14850?

70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 14850 mostly rentals?

57% of occupied units in ZIP code 14850 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14850?

20% of residents in ZIP code 14850 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14850?

The median home value in ZIP code 14850 is $320,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 14850 in?

ZIP code 14850 observes the EST timezone.