ZIP Code 14859

ZIP code 14859, near Elmira, sits in middle-income territory, with a median household income of $98,750 and per-capita income of $39,550. Home values average $125,800, and the county-level property tax rate of 2.33% means owners pay a noticeable share of that value each year. Add an 8.00% combined sales tax, and everyday purchases carry a real cost on top of housing expenses. The gap between household and per-capita income hints at multi-earner homes, while the tax structure leans on both property and spending to fund local services.