🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

14814

Big Flats

ZIP Code 14814 is a standard zip code serving Big Flats, Big Flats, New York (NY), in Chemung County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,931 with a median household income of $72,667. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New York (NY)
County: Chemung
City: Big Flats
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.145500
Longitude: -76.952700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 8.61 mi²
Water Area: 0.29 mi²
Population Density: 224.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.196594°N, 42.095975°S, -76.919976°E, -76.982096°W

With 1,931 residents spread across 8.61 square miles, this area has a population density of 224.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,931

Population

40th percentile

$72,667

Median Income

85th percentile

$166,800

Median Home Value

65th percentile

8.61 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 14814 is $72,667, and the median home value is $166,800. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

825

Total Units

787

Occupied Units

95.4%

Occupancy Rate

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