14878 ZIP Code — Rock Stream, NY

Schuyler County, New York

ZIP code 14878 is located in Rock Stream, New York, within Schuyler County. It covers approximately 15.99 square miles and serves a population of 858 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14878

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 $142,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,750. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 14878 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

858

population

15.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14878 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14878

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14878. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rock Stream	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14837 Dundee (4.1 mi) 14891 Watkins Glen (6.1 mi) 14818 Burdett (6.3 mi) 14841 Hector (7.2 mi) 14865 Montour Falls (9.3 mi) 14842 Himrod (9.6 mi) 14812 Beaver Dams (10.9 mi) 14869 Odessa (11 mi) 14860 Lodi (11 mi) 14478 Keuka Park (11.6 mi) 14840 Hammondsport (12.5 mi) 14874 Pulteney (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	858
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	15.99 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.4536
Longitude	-76.9560
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	24.2%	47.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	31.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	18.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.7%	3.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

858

Population

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$55,750

Median household income

$25,216

Per capita income

$142,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.7%

Home ownership

38.9%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

429

Housing units

16.7%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	318	37.1%
18 and over	540	62.9%
65 and over	146	17.0%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 1.8%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	837	95.2%
Hispanic or Latino	21	2.4%
Two or more races	16	1.8%
Other race	5	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.2%	47.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	31.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	18.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.7%	3.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 28.1%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	28.1%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	21.9%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$55,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.2%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.7%
Renter occupied	4.3%
Vacant	41.8%
Single-family detached	89.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	42.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	16.6%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	11.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	41.4%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	8.2%
Propane / LP gas	40.2%
Fuel oil	21.5%
Wood	17.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	126	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	31	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	42	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	57	22.3%
Households with children under 18	87	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	35.2%
Average household size	3.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	35.1%
Married	40.2%	44.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	13.2%
Divorced	23.7%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 10.9%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.4%
Kindergarten	3	1.0%
Elementary school	150	51.5%
High school	123	42.3%
College / grad school	11	3.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.8%

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Construction 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Retail trade 5.3%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	30.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.5%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 38.9%

Under 18 years 62.0%

18 and over 25.4%

Married-couple families 34.1%

Female-led households 63.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.7%
Public insurance	65.7%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	15.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	801	93.4%
Spanish	7	0.9%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	854	99.5%
Born in same state	853	99.4%
Born in different state	714	83.2%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	142	16.6%
French	134	15.6%
Italian	39	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	16	1.9%
English	15	1.7%
Norwegian	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.8%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14878

What city is ZIP code 14878 in?

ZIP code 14878 is primarily assigned to Rock Stream, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14878 in?

ZIP code 14878 falls within Schuyler County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14878?

39% of residents in ZIP code 14878 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 14878 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 14878 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 14878 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 14878 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14878 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 14878 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 14878 in?

ZIP code 14878 observes the EST timezone.