14859 ZIP Code — Lockwood, NY

Tioga County, New York

ZIP code 14859 is located in Lockwood, New York, within Tioga County. It covers approximately 31.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,141 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14859

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,667. 31% 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 29 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 (20%) 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 14859 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,141

population

31.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14859 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14859

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lockwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14892 Waverly (4.3 mi) 14825 Chemung (6 mi) 14889 Van Etten (7 mi) 14861 Lowman (7.7 mi) 14838 Erin (8.3 mi) 14883 Spencer (9 mi) 13812 Nichols (9.8 mi) 14901 Elmira (10.4 mi) 18840 Sayre (10.7 mi) 14816 Breesport (12 mi) 13743 Candor (12.1 mi) 14824 Cayuta (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,141
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	31.33 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	42.1227
Longitude	-76.5343
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	42.5%	41.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	34.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	21.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,141

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$81,667

Median household income

$33,683

Per capita income

$141,100

Median home value

$1,054

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

373

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

107

45–54

108

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	272	23.8%
18 and over	869	76.2%
65 and over	181	15.9%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,114	97.6%
Two or more races	26	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	41.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	34.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	21.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	26.2%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$81,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 30.2%

$150k–$200k 25.5%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,100
Median rent / month	$1,054
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	25.2%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.0%
2 vehicles	55.4%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	14.0%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Fuel oil	29.7%
Wood	27.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	281	68.9%
Cohabiting couple	63	15.4%
Male householder, no spouse	9	2.2%
Female householder, no spouse	55	13.5%
Households with children under 18	137	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	30.1%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	23.2%
Married	65.6%	59.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.4%	6.4%
Divorced	1.9%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	5.9%
Kindergarten	13	5.1%
Elementary school	117	45.9%
High school	71	27.8%
College / grad school	39	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Other services 13.6%

Retail trade 12.8%

Professional & management 10.0%

Public administration 8.5%

Construction 6.3%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	10.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	27.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.9%
Retirement income	35.8%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	23.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,076	94.3%
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)	1,141	100.0%
Born in same state	1,133	99.3%
Born in different state	486	42.6%
Foreign born	8	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	294	25.8%
Italian	189	16.6%
French	156	13.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.6%
Irish	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	98.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14859

What city is ZIP code 14859 in?

ZIP code 14859 is primarily assigned to Lockwood, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14859 in?

ZIP code 14859 falls within Tioga County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14859 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 14859 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14859 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 14859 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14859?

The median home value in ZIP code 14859 is $141,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 14859?

ZIP code 14859 has an estimated population of 1,141 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 14859 in?

ZIP code 14859 observes the EST timezone.