14883 ZIP Code — Spencer, NY

Tioga County, New York

ZIP code 14883 is located in Spencer, New York, within Tioga County. It covers approximately 72.57 square miles and serves a population of 4,540 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14883

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 $174,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,556. 33% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 14883 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,540

population

72.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14883 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14883

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14883. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spencer	Acceptable
Spencer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13864 Willseyville (5.1 mi) 14889 Van Etten (6.6 mi) 13743 Candor (7.3 mi) 14859 Lockwood (9 mi) 14867 Newfield (9.8 mi) 14824 Cayuta (10.5 mi) 14838 Erin (10.6 mi) 14817 Brooktondale (10.6 mi) 14850 Ithaca (11.2 mi) 14881 Slaterville Springs (12.6 mi) 14892 Waverly (13.2 mi) 14853 Ithaca (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,540
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	72.57 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	42.2470
Longitude	-76.4830
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	42.8%	41.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	34.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	21.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,540

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$68,556

Median household income

$32,327

Per capita income

$174,900

Median home value

$986

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

1,584

Housing units

27.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

151

Under 5

147

226

5–9

221

106

10–14

104

15–19

181

20–24

178

311

25–34

305

243

35–44

238

312

45–54

306

170

55–59

167

126

60–64

124

187

65–74

183

126

75–84

123

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,092	24.1%
18 and over	3,448	75.9%
65 and over	739	16.3%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 1.1%

Black or African American 1.1%

Asian 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,386	96.3%
Two or more races	51	1.1%
Black or African American	49	1.1%
Asian	47	1%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	41.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	34.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	21.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	22.4%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$68,556

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 15.5%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,900
Median rent / month	$986
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	26.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.6%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	23.3%
Fuel oil	23.1%
Wood	18.5%
Solar	1.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	908	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	193	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	351	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	324	18.2%
Households with children under 18	577	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	569	32.0%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	25.3%
Married	53.0%	54.1%
Separated	1.8%	2.1%
Widowed	5.9%	8.4%
Divorced	10.7%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	27.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	5.2%
Kindergarten	148	14.6%
Elementary school	466	45.8%
High school	194	19.1%
College / grad school	156	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Retail trade 13.2%

Professional & management 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Public administration 5.9%

Construction 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Other services 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	21.0%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 15.7%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 38.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.5%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	213	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,242	93.4%
Spanish	12	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,361	96.1%
Born in same state	4,332	95.4%
Born in different state	2,984	65.7%
Foreign born	29	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	179	3.9%
Not a US citizen	167	93.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	656	14.4%
Italian	377	8.3%
Arab	311	6.9%
English	167	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	26	0.6%
German	20	0.4%
Polish	14	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14883

What city is ZIP code 14883 in?

ZIP code 14883 is primarily assigned to Spencer, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14883 in?

ZIP code 14883 falls within Tioga County, New York.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14883?

The median home value in ZIP code 14883 is $174,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 14883?

ZIP code 14883 has an estimated population of 4,540 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 14883?

The median household income in ZIP code 14883 is $68,556, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 14883 in?

ZIP code 14883 observes the EST timezone.