14870 ZIP Code — Painted Post, NY
Steuben County, New York
ZIP code 14870 is located in Painted Post, New York, within Steuben County. It covers approximately 64.47 square miles and serves a population of 9,970 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.
About ZIP code 14870
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
The gap between median ($82,134) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,970
population
64.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14870 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14870
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14870. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Painted Post | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
14831 Corning (5 mi)
14821 Campbell (5.2 mi)
14830 Corning (6.3 mi)
14858 Lindley (9.2 mi)
14801 Addison (9.6 mi)
14814 Big Flats (9.6 mi)
14879 Savona (10 mi)
14812 Beaver Dams (11.8 mi)
14820 Cameron Mills (12.4 mi)
14903 Elmira (13.8 mi)
16929 Lawrenceville (14.3 mi)
14872 Pine Valley (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,970 |
| Population density | 155 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 101 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 64.47 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.56 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1775 |
| Longitude | -77.1400 |
| 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 | 34.5% | 45.9% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 31.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.6% | 19.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 3.1% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
9,970
Population
155
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$82,134
Median household income
$46,778
Per capita income
$151,300
Median home value
$1,092
Median monthly rent
72.5%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
3,344
Housing units
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
352
Under 5
350
269
5–9
268
283
10–14
281
342
15–19
339
231
20–24
230
632
25–34
629
637
35–44
634
653
45–54
649
391
55–59
389
318
60–64
317
481
65–74
479
313
75–84
311
96
85+
96
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,225 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 7,745 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,776 | 17.8% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.7%
Asian
9.1%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black or African American
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,365 | 82.7% |
| Asian | 925 | 9.1% |
| Two or more races | 424 | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 229 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 147 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.5% | 45.9% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 31.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.6% | 19.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 3.1% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
7.1%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
11.8%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k+
8.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.1% |
| $200k+ | 8.7% |
| Median income | $82,134 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.1%
$50k–$100k
17.7%
$100k–$150k
22.7%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k–$300k
20.5%
$300k–$500k
16.0%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,092 |
| Owner occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter occupied | 27.5% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
| Single-family detached | 63.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.1% |
| Mobile homes | 11.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% |
| 3 or more | 16.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.5% |
| Electricity | 13.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.0% |
| Fuel oil | 3.2% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,124 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 311 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 614 | 15.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,052 | 25.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,347 | 32.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,319 | 32.2% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.3% | 24.4% |
| Married | 55.4% | 53.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
22.7%
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Associate's degree
16.7%
Bachelor's degree
14.7%
Graduate / professional
24.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 194 | 8.9% |
| Kindergarten | 143 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 892 | 40.8% |
| High school | 563 | 25.8% |
| College / grad school | 394 | 18.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Manufacturing
22.9%
Professional & management
15.0%
Retail trade
10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Construction
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Other services
3.2%
Public administration
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.5% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 18.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 5.8% |
| Work from home | 7.5% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.3%
Under 18 years
8.8%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
23.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.5% |
| Retirement income | 30.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| High blood pressure | 33.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 8.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 492 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.3% |
| Public insurance | 38.3% |
| No insurance | 1.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,268 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 258 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 36 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 161 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,112 | 91.4% |
| Born in same state | 9,072 | 91.0% |
| Born in different state | 7,596 | 76.2% |
| Foreign born | 40 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 858 | 8.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 408 | 47.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,638 | 16.4% |
| French | 1,511 | 15.2% |
| Arab | 402 | 4% |
| German | 99 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 81 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 11 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 94.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14870
What city is ZIP code 14870 in?
ZIP code 14870 is primarily assigned to Painted Post, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14870 in?
ZIP code 14870 falls within Steuben County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14870?
The median home value in ZIP code 14870 is $151,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 14870?
ZIP code 14870 has an estimated population of 9,970 residents, with a density of 155 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 14870?
The median household income in ZIP code 14870 is $82,134, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 14870 in?
ZIP code 14870 observes the EST timezone.