14889 ZIP Code — Van Etten, NY

Chemung County, New York

ZIP code 14889 is located in Van Etten, New York, within Chemung County. It covers approximately 42.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,270 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14889

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 $119,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,750. 41% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 14889 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,270

population

42.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14889 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14889

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14889. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Van Etten	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14838 Erin (4 mi) 14824 Cayuta (6 mi) 14883 Spencer (6.6 mi) 14859 Lockwood (7 mi) 14816 Breesport (7.6 mi) 14861 Lowman (8.9 mi) 14867 Newfield (9.7 mi) 14825 Chemung (10.5 mi) 14892 Waverly (10.9 mi) 14901 Elmira (11.4 mi) 13864 Willseyville (11.6 mi) 14845 Horseheads (12 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,270
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	42.64 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	42.2111
Longitude	-76.6024
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	47.0%	45.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	33.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,270

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$63,750

Median household income

$31,425

Per capita income

$119,700

Median home value

$1,070

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

578

Housing units

22.8%

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	317	25.0%
18 and over	953	75.0%
65 and over	218	17.2%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 4.7%

Black or African American 1.6%

Asian 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,171	91.8%
Two or more races	60	4.7%
Black or African American	20	1.6%
Asian	13	1%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%
Other race	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	45.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	33.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$63,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 26.4%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,700
Median rent / month	$1,070
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	40.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.2%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	19.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	3.6%
Propane / LP gas	28.2%
Fuel oil	39.3%
Wood	14.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	245	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	35	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	87	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	140	27.6%
Households with children under 18	160	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	181	35.7%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	19.0%
Married	51.3%	56.5%
Separated	1.6%	1.2%
Widowed	5.1%	6.5%
Divorced	13.9%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	12.3%
Kindergarten	25	9.3%
Elementary school	108	40.3%
High school	64	23.9%
College / grad school	38	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.6%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Construction 12.4%

Retail trade 11.7%

Professional & management 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Other services 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Public administration 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.1%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,174	92.4%
Spanish	7	0.6%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.3%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,248	98.3%
Born in same state	1,242	97.8%
Born in different state	867	68.3%
Foreign born	6	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	22	1.7%
Not a US citizen	13	59.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	252	19.8%
Italian	251	19.8%
Arab	124	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	11	0.9%
English	11	0.9%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14889

What city is ZIP code 14889 in?

ZIP code 14889 is primarily assigned to Van Etten, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14889 in?

ZIP code 14889 falls within Chemung County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14889 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 14889 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14889 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 14889 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14889?

The median home value in ZIP code 14889 is $119,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 14889?

ZIP code 14889 has an estimated population of 1,270 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 14889 in?

ZIP code 14889 observes the EST timezone.