14872 ZIP Code — Pine Valley, NY

Chemung County, New York

ZIP code 14872 is located in Pine Valley, New York, within Chemung County. It covers approximately 5.81 square miles and serves a population of 542 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14872

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $56,339. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 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 disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 14872 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

542

population

5.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14872 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14872

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14872. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pine Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14845 Horseheads (1.8 mi) 14864 Millport (3.9 mi) 14816 Breesport (6.4 mi) 14814 Big Flats (6.5 mi) 14903 Elmira (7.2 mi) 14812 Beaver Dams (7.5 mi) 14865 Montour Falls (8.5 mi) 14905 Elmira (9.1 mi) 14824 Cayuta (9.6 mi) 14838 Erin (10.2 mi) 14830 Corning (10.4 mi) 14891 Watkins Glen (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	542
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	5.81 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.2254
Longitude	-76.8640
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	34.1%	45.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	33.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.6%	3.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

542

Population

People per sq mi

56.4

Median age

$56,339

Median household income

$29,450

Per capita income

$147,900

Median home value

$722

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

184

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	113	20.8%
18 and over	429	79.2%
65 and over	139	25.6%
Median age	56.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	542	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	45.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	33.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.6%	3.5%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 40.3%

$75k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	40.3%
$75k–$100k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$56,339

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.7%

$50k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 21.1%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,900
Median rent / month	$722
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	52.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	48.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	28.9%
1980–1989	29.7%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	40.2%
3 bedrooms	30.1%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	54.5%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	10.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.5%
Electricity	5.2%
Propane / LP gas	23.6%
Wood	5.6%
Solar	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	124	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	8	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	79	33.9%
Female householder, no spouse	22	9.4%
Households with children under 18	51	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	38.6%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.4%	14.2%
Married	45.4%	71.6%
Separated	4.8%	3.6%
Widowed	0.0%	2.4%
Divorced	38.5%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 17.3%

Some college, no degree 50.2%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 16.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	5.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	53.5%
High school	30	23.3%
College / grad school	23	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.8%

Agriculture & mining 26.4%

Public administration 18.1%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Professional & management 7.7%

Retail trade 4.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	3.3%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	23.1%
Production & transportation	27.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.4%
Carpool	22.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.6%
Retirement income	56.2%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	52.1%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	59.8%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	528	97.4%
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)	537	99.1%
Born in same state	537	99.1%
Born in different state	468	86.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.9%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	134	24.7%
English	59	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	43	7.9%
Arab	28	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14872

What city is ZIP code 14872 in?

ZIP code 14872 is primarily assigned to Pine Valley, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14872 in?

ZIP code 14872 falls within Chemung County, New York.

Does ZIP code 14872 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 14872 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 14872 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 14872 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14872?

The median home value in ZIP code 14872 is $147,900.

Does ZIP code 14872 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 14872 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 14872 in?

ZIP code 14872 observes the EST timezone.