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Tompkins County
Slaterville Springs, NY
14881
14881 ZIP Code — Slaterville Springs, NY
Tompkins County, New York
ZIP code 14881 is located in
Slaterville Springs ,
New York ,
within Tompkins County .
It covers approximately 1.53 square miles and serves a population of
250 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 607 .
About ZIP code 14881
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $236,100. Renters make up the majority at 59%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($78,438) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 68% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 14881 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
250
Population density
163 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
109
Geography
Land area
1.53 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
42.4005
Longitude
-76.3516
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
607
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
23.7%
42.0%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
30.1%
29.9%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
24.7%
20.3%
24.4%
Over $200k
21.5%
7.7%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$78,438
Median household income
$236,100
Median home value
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 14 5.6% 18 and over 236 94.4% 65 and over 137 54.8% Median age 68.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 219 87.6% Asian 21 8.4% Two or more races 10 4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
23.7%
42.0%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
30.1%
29.9%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
24.7%
20.3%
24.4%
Over $200k
21.5%
7.7%
11.5%
Range % of households $35k–$50k 17.7% $50k–$75k 14.9% $75k–$100k 50.4% $150k–$200k 12.1% $200k+ 5.0% Median income $78,438
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $236,100 Median rent / month $960 Owner occupied 41.1% Renter occupied 58.9% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 41.1% Large apartment buildings 32.6% Mobile homes 12.1% Median rooms 4.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 46.8% 1970–1979 11.3% 1960–1969 12.1% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 24.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 32.6% 2 bedrooms 25.5% 3 bedrooms 24.1% 4 bedrooms 12.8% 5+ bedrooms 5.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 14.9% 1 vehicle 29.8% 2 vehicles 50.4% 3 or more 5.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 66.0% Electricity 34.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 95 67.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 46 32.6% Female householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Households with children under 18 18 12.8% Households with seniors (65+) 96 68.1% Average household size 1.77
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 4.1% 2.3% Married 64.9% 93.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 31.1% 0.0% Divorced 0.0% 4.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
21.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 54.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 14 32.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 29 67.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
53.1%
Finance & real estate
14.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 100.0% Service 0.0% Sales & office 0.0% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 55.5% Government 16.4% Self-employed 28.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.9% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 14.1% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 14.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 68.1% Retirement income 56.0% Supplemental Security 12.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 26.1% High blood pressure 27.8% High cholesterol 31.6% Diabetes 7.8% Heart disease 5.5% Stroke 2.5% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 22.9% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 5.7% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.0% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 17.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.4% Depression 19.6% Fair or poor health 9.5% Poor mental health 12.9% Poor physical health 8.3% No health insurance 7.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.3% Visited dentist 69.0% Cholesterol screening 92.6% Teeth loss 9.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 58 24.6%
Disability % Any disability 25.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 46.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.8% Public insurance 75.2% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 236 94.4% 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) 243 97.2% Born in same state 243 97.2% Born in different state 173 69.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 7 2.8% Not a US citizen 7 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 92 36.8%
Ancestry Count % French 43 17.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 56.4% Internet access 85.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14881
What city is ZIP code 14881 in?
ZIP code 14881 is primarily assigned to Slaterville Springs, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14881 in?
ZIP code 14881 falls within Tompkins County, New York.
Does ZIP code 14881 have an older population?
55% of residents in ZIP code 14881 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 14881 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 14881 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 14881 have a large veteran population?
25% of civilians in ZIP code 14881 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 14881 mostly rentals?
59% of occupied units in ZIP code 14881 are renter-occupied.
What timezone is ZIP code 14881 in?
ZIP code 14881 observes the EST timezone.
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