🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

14859

Lockwood

ZIP Code 14859 is a standard zip code serving Lockwood, Lockwood, New York (NY), in Tioga County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,029 with a median household income of $39,444. 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: Tioga
City: Lockwood
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.114900
Longitude: -76.536600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 31.16 mi²
Water Area: 0.06 mi²
Population Density: 33.0 people per mi² (30th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.166856°N, 42.070675°S, -76.439138°E, -76.633981°W

With 1,029 residents spread across 31.16 square miles, this area has a population density of 33.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,029

Population

25th percentile

$39,444

Median Income

25th percentile

$90,400

Median Home Value

25th percentile

31.16 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 14859 is $39,444, and the median home value is $90,400. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

485

Total Units

401

Occupied Units

82.7%

Occupancy Rate

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