14869 ZIP Code — Odessa, NY

Schuyler County, New York

ZIP code 14869 is located in Odessa, New York, within Schuyler County. It covers approximately 18.82 square miles and serves a population of 1,471 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14869

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 $143,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $65,966. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 14869 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,471

population

18.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14869 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14869

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14869. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Odessa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14805 Alpine (1.7 mi) 14865 Montour Falls (4.4 mi) 14818 Burdett (5.6 mi) 14864 Millport (7.8 mi) 14867 Newfield (8.2 mi) 14824 Cayuta (8.4 mi) 14891 Watkins Glen (9.9 mi) 14886 Trumansburg (10.2 mi) 14878 Rock Stream (11 mi) 14841 Hector (11 mi) 14872 Pine Valley (11.6 mi) 14812 Beaver Dams (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,471
Population density	78 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	18.82 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.3772
Longitude	-76.7677
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	39.5%	47.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	31.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	18.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,471

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$65,966

Median household income

$32,382

Per capita income

$143,500

Median home value

$856

Median monthly rent

67.6%

Home ownership

23.9%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

421

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

125

25–34

132

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	347	23.6%
18 and over	1,124	76.4%
65 and over	244	16.6%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,446	97.6%
Two or more races	20	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.7%
Asian	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	47.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	31.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	18.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 23.7%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	23.7%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	20.9%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$65,966

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 35.9%

$150k–$200k 32.5%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,500
Median rent / month	$856
Owner occupied	67.6%
Renter occupied	32.4%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	25.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	9.4%
Propane / LP gas	23.4%
Fuel oil	35.8%
Wood	23.7%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	280	49.9%
Cohabiting couple	121	21.6%
Male householder, no spouse	86	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	74	13.2%
Households with children under 18	177	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	162	28.9%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	25.6%
Married	46.7%	50.2%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	5.7%	6.6%
Divorced	16.6%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 49.8%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	76	29.1%
Kindergarten	12	4.6%
Elementary school	122	46.7%
High school	39	14.9%
College / grad school	12	4.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Construction 8.9%

Retail trade 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Other services 4.7%

Public administration 4.2%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Professional & management 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	30.1%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	22.3%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 23.9%

Under 18 years 51.3%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 10.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.9%
Public insurance	58.6%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,335	90.8%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,463	99.5%
Born in same state	1,463	99.5%
Born in different state	1,131	76.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.5%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	282	19.2%
Arab	147	10%
French	138	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	1.7%
German	10	0.7%
Polish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14869

What city is ZIP code 14869 in?

ZIP code 14869 is primarily assigned to Odessa, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14869 in?

ZIP code 14869 falls within Schuyler County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14869?

24% of residents in ZIP code 14869 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14869?

The median home value in ZIP code 14869 is $143,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 14869?

ZIP code 14869 has an estimated population of 1,471 residents, with a density of 78 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 14869?

The median household income in ZIP code 14869 is $65,966, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 14869 in?

ZIP code 14869 observes the EST timezone.