14891 ZIP Code — Watkins Glen, NY

Schuyler County, New York

ZIP code 14891 is located in Watkins Glen, New York, within Schuyler County. It covers approximately 54.40 square miles and serves a population of 4,416 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14891

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $55,259. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 14891 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,416

population

54.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14891 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14891

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14891. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Watkins Glen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14812 Beaver Dams (4.9 mi) 14865 Montour Falls (6.1 mi) 14878 Rock Stream (6.1 mi) 14864 Millport (8.4 mi) 14818 Burdett (8.4 mi) 14837 Dundee (9.2 mi) 14869 Odessa (9.9 mi) 14872 Pine Valley (10.9 mi) 14805 Alpine (11.2 mi) 14841 Hector (12.2 mi) 14879 Savona (12.4 mi) 14845 Horseheads (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,416
Population density	81 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	54.40 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	42.3661
Longitude	-76.9600
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	49.0%	47.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	31.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	18.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,416

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$55,259

Median household income

$35,887

Per capita income

$139,300

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

63.4%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

1,773

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

105

Under 5

107

5–9

110

10–14

15–19

134

20–24

137

247

25–34

254

274

35–44

281

282

45–54

288

114

55–59

116

174

60–64

179

342

65–74

351

111

75–84

114

120

85+

123

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	704	15.9%
18 and over	3,712	84.1%
65 and over	1,161	26.3%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Asian 2.7%

Two or more races 2.5%

Black or African American 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,050	90.7%
Asian	120	2.7%
Two or more races	113	2.5%
Black or African American	101	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	51	1.1%
Other race	27	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	47.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	31.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	18.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$55,259

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 35.9%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,300
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	63.4%
Renter occupied	36.6%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	6.8%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	27.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	16.9%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	45.5%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.5%
Electricity	31.1%
Propane / LP gas	21.8%
Fuel oil	7.5%
Wood	4.8%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	795	39.5%
Cohabiting couple	188	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	397	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	634	31.5%
Households with children under 18	378	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	854	42.4%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.6%	27.5%
Married	46.0%	40.0%
Separated	0.3%	5.8%
Widowed	2.5%	13.3%
Divorced	11.7%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	5.6%
Kindergarten	40	5.5%
Elementary school	322	44.2%
High school	123	16.9%
College / grad school	203	27.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Retail trade 11.8%

Professional & management 6.9%

Construction 4.8%

Public administration 4.7%

Other services 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.4%
Service	26.0%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.1%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.8%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 22.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	378	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	21.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	51.6%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,204	95.2%
Spanish	146	3.5%
Other Indo-European	85	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	55	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,257	96.4%
Born in same state	4,210	95.3%
Born in different state	3,385	76.7%
Foreign born	47	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	159	3.6%
Not a US citizen	73	45.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	862	19.5%
French	763	17.3%
Arab	197	4.5%
English	143	3.2%
Polish	25	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	12	0.3%
Irish	5	0.1%
Norwegian	4	0.1%
Dutch	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14891

What city is ZIP code 14891 in?

ZIP code 14891 is primarily assigned to Watkins Glen, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14891 in?

ZIP code 14891 falls within Schuyler County, New York.

Does ZIP code 14891 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 14891 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 14891 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 14891 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14891?

The median home value in ZIP code 14891 is $139,300.

Does ZIP code 14891 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 14891 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 14891 in?

ZIP code 14891 observes the EST timezone.