ZIP Code 14838

In ZIP code 14838, near Elmira, households earn a median of $73,884, while per-capita income reaches $36,144. A median home value of $137,500 pairs with a county property tax rate of 2.45%, which works out to roughly $3,369 annually for a home at that price. Add an 8.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and everyday spending carries a noticeable premium. Even so, the gap between household earnings and home prices leaves many families with room to cover taxes, daily expenses, and savings without straining against the area's costs.