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Big Flats, NY

Census-designated place in Chemung County, New York. ZIP codes: 14814, 14845, 14903.

Population

5,651

Land area

16.7sq mi

People per sq mi

339

ZIP codes

3

Big Flats and its ZIP codes

Full map

Big Flats at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $89,286 a year, 4% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,400 (47% below New York) and median rent is $1,381 a month.

Local data for Big Flats, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Big Flats, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$89,286

Poverty rate

4.8%

Median home value

$224,400

Median rent

$1,381/mo

Homeownership

78.6%

Bachelor's or higher

56.2%

Median age

43.7

Average commute

16.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,193), Irish Americans (875), Italian Americans (530).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chemung County. PPP loans are for Big Flats.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,855

33,485 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,156

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$564M

FY 2026, $6,702 per person

Chemung County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Big Flats, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.4%
  • Carpooled4.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home16.0%

Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Big Flats, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

393

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

415

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 16°F

32.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Big Flats, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.9%

U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

9.6%

U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.9%

U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts

ZIP codes in Big Flats

3 in or overlapping Big Flats. Population shown

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Cities near Big Flats

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HorseheadsVillage3.1 mi3.9
Elmira HeightsVillage4.4 mi1.1
Horseheads NorthCensus-designated place4.8 mi2.2
Pine ValleyCensus-designated place5.2 mi1.2
West ElmiraCensus-designated place5.7 mi3
ElmiraCity6.6 mi7.3
South CorningVillage7.6 mi0.6
MillportVillage7.9 mi0.3
SouthportCensus-designated place8.3 mi6.4
CorningCity8.3 mi3.1
BreesportCensus-designated place8.4 mi1.6
RiversideVillage9.5 mi0.3
Painted PostVillage10 mi1.3
ErinCensus-designated place11 mi0.7
Gang MillsCensus-designated place12 mi4.4
Millerton, PACensus-designated place13 mi0.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Big Flats, NY in?
Big Flats is in Chemung County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in Big Flats, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Big Flats include 14814, 14845, 14903.
What is the population of Big Flats, NY?
About 5,651 people live in Big Flats, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Big Flats?
Nearby places include Horseheads (3.1 mi), Elmira Heights (4.4 mi), Horseheads North (4.8 mi), Pine Valley (5.2 mi), West Elmira (5.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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