14894 ZIP Code — Wellsburg, NY

Chemung County, New York

ZIP code 14894 is located in Wellsburg, New York, within Chemung County. It covers approximately 12.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,440 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14894

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,556. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 14894 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,440

population

12.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14894 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14894

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14894. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wellsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14904 Elmira (3.5 mi) 14901 Elmira (3.6 mi) 16925 Gillett (5.6 mi) 14905 Elmira (6.2 mi) 14861 Lowman (6.2 mi) 14871 Pine City (7.7 mi) 14825 Chemung (7.9 mi) 14903 Elmira (8.9 mi) 14816 Breesport (11.2 mi) 14892 Waverly (11.5 mi) 14838 Erin (11.7 mi) 16936 Millerton (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,440
Population density	118 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	12.20 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	42.0291
Longitude	-76.7615
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	40.2%	45.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	33.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,440

Population

118

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$55,556

Median household income

$21,472

Per capita income

$94,200

Median home value

$1,219

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

24.8%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

463

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

134

25–34

174

35–44

124

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	270	18.8%
18 and over	1,170	81.3%
65 and over	197	13.7%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.9%

Black or African American 9.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Two or more races 2.2%

Other race 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,212	81.9%
Black or African American	134	9.1%
Hispanic or Latino	39	2.6%
Two or more races	33	2.2%
Other race	32	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.2%	45.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	33.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$55,556

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.6%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,200
Median rent / month	$1,219
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	64.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	16.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	45.7%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.7%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	7.4%
Wood	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	198	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	73	15.9%
Male householder, no spouse	82	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	107	23.3%
Households with children under 18	127	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	143	31.1%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.5%	26.6%
Married	38.1%	40.9%
Separated	5.4%	5.2%
Widowed	3.0%	6.9%
Divorced	15.1%	20.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 59.6%

Some college, no degree 9.1%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	8.1%
Kindergarten	16	7.2%
Elementary school	145	65.6%
High school	15	6.8%
College / grad school	27	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Retail trade 14.3%

Public administration 7.6%

Construction 6.9%

Other services 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Professional & management 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	15.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 24.8%

Under 18 years 46.4%

18 and over 18.6%

Married-couple families 15.2%

Female-led households 29.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	14.3%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	13.1%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.5%
Public insurance	51.7%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,361	94.5%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,418	98.5%
Born in same state	1,406	97.6%
Born in different state	1,137	79.0%
Foreign born	12	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	22	1.5%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	155	10.8%
French	143	9.9%
Arab	87	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	1.5%
German	5	0.3%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14894

What city is ZIP code 14894 in?

ZIP code 14894 is primarily assigned to Wellsburg, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14894 in?

ZIP code 14894 falls within Chemung County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14894?

25% of residents in ZIP code 14894 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 14894?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 14894 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 14894 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14894?

The median home value in ZIP code 14894 is $94,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 14894 in?

ZIP code 14894 observes the EST timezone.