ZIP Code 14478 -- Bluff point, NY

Yates | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a median age of 21.60, this is a very young community — likely home to a university campus or young professional hub.
  • 93.15% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,391
Unknown
Median Income
$86,853
Home Value
$417,500
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
21.60
Diversity Index
6.90
Very Low
Cost of Living
129.5
significantly above average
Unemployment
8.1%

About ZIP Code 14478

ZIP code 14478 in Bluff Point, New York is a unknown area with a population of 1,391. The median household income is $86,853, which is This is 16% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $417,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4.8x . The cost of living is significantly above average with an index of 129.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 21.60 years. Approximately 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Yates, NY.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,391
Median Age
21.60
Male Population
514
37.0%
Female Population
877
63.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
6.90 Very Low
White
97.5%
Black or African American
0.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.8%
Other Race
0.8%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$86,853
Mean Household Income
$139,947
Per Capita Income
$34,691
Below Poverty Line
2.5%

This is 16% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$417,500
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
769
Occupied Units
321
Vacant Units
448
58.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1982
Owner Occupied
93.2%
Renter Occupied
6.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 4.8x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 93.2% Renter 6.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 14.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
651
Employment Rate
91.9%
Unemployment Rate
8.1%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
49.4%
Carpool
8.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
14.2%

Cost of Living Index

129.5
significantly above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 14478 is 29.5% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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14527 Penn yan 12,677 $70,758
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14544 Rushville 2,371 $61,118
14507 Middlesex 1,292 $77,273
14418 Branchport 1,149 $65,577
14842 Himrod 802 $74,821

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 14478

ZIP code 14478 (Bluff point, NY) has a total population of 1,391 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 21.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 14478 is $86,853 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 16% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 14478 is primarily located in Bluff point, New York (NY). It falls within Yates County.

The median home value in ZIP code 14478 is $417,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 14478 is 21.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 14478 has a cost of living index of 129.46 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 14478, 54.12% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 14.60% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 14478 is 8.14%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 14.23% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.