14871 ZIP Code — Pine City, NY

Chemung County, New York

ZIP code 14871 is located in Pine City, New York, within Chemung County. It covers approximately 52.86 square miles and serves a population of 4,551 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14871

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,250. 50% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 14871 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,551

population

52.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14871 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14871

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14871. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pine City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14905 Elmira (4.6 mi) 14903 Elmira (5.3 mi) 14904 Elmira (5.6 mi) 16936 Millerton (7.5 mi) 14894 Wellsburg (7.7 mi) 14814 Big Flats (7.9 mi) 14830 Corning (8.7 mi) 14901 Elmira (9.5 mi) 16925 Gillett (9.5 mi) 14831 Corning (9.9 mi) 14858 Lindley (10.6 mi) 14845 Horseheads (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,551
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	52.86 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	42.0488
Longitude	-76.9091
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	32.8%	45.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	33.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,551

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$71,250

Median household income

$36,439

Per capita income

$169,100

Median home value

$1,183

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

1,633

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

167

Under 5

193

5–9

135

10–14

155

114

15–19

131

20–24

229

25–34

265

191

35–44

220

249

45–54

288

182

55–59

210

166

60–64

192

323

65–74

373

127

75–84

146

104

85+

120

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	941	20.7%
18 and over	3,610	79.3%
65 and over	1,193	26.2%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,472	98.3%
Two or more races	52	1.1%
Black or African American	24	0.5%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	45.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	33.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$71,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$1M+ 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,100
Median rent / month	$1,183
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	91.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	25.1%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	55.5%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.7%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Fuel oil	7.4%
Wood	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,087	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	124	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	316	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	299	16.4%
Households with children under 18	484	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	861	47.2%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.1%	25.7%
Married	61.9%	60.5%
Separated	1.7%	0.7%
Widowed	6.2%	7.6%
Divorced	8.1%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	5.0%
Kindergarten	26	3.6%
Elementary school	322	44.4%
High school	204	28.1%
College / grad school	137	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Retail trade 12.2%

Professional & management 10.6%

Public administration 9.5%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Construction 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.1%
Retirement income	36.7%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	475	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	38.3%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,191	92.1%
Spanish	15	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,480	98.4%
Born in same state	4,446	97.7%
Born in different state	3,816	83.8%
Foreign born	34	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	71	1.6%
Not a US citizen	56	78.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	819	18%
French	783	17.2%
Arab	577	12.7%
Norwegian	120	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	71	1.6%
Polish	10	0.2%
German	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14871

What city is ZIP code 14871 in?

ZIP code 14871 is primarily assigned to Pine City, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14871 in?

ZIP code 14871 falls within Chemung County, New York.

Does ZIP code 14871 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 14871 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 14871 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 14871 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 14871 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 14871 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14871 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 14871 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 14871 in?

ZIP code 14871 observes the EST timezone.