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Breesport, NY

Census-designated place in Chemung County, New York. ZIP codes: 14816.

Population

628

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

386

ZIP codes

1

Breesport and its ZIP codes

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Breesport at a glance

  • The median household income is $85,294, close to the New York median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,200 (62% below New York).

Local data for Breesport, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Breesport, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$85,294

Poverty rate

4.8%

Median home value

$162,200

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

23.0%

Median age

48.6

Average commute

29.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (133), Irish Americans (115), German Americans (77).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

PPP loans

$216K

11 loans, 38 jobs reported

Chemung County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone82.9%
  • Carpooled8.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home9.0%

Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Breesport, 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

84° / 16°F

38.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Breesport, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.2%

U.S. 33.3% -6.1 pts

Diabetes

9.0%

U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts

Smoking

11.4%

U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.8%

U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts

ZIP codes in Breesport

1 in or overlapping Breesport. Population shown

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Cities near Breesport

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ErinCensus-designated place3.1 mi0.7
Horseheads NorthCensus-designated place3.9 mi2.2
HorseheadsVillage5.3 mi3.9
Elmira HeightsVillage6.1 mi1.1
Pine ValleyCensus-designated place6.7 mi1.2
ElmiraCity7.3 mi7.3
MillportVillage8 mi0.3
Big FlatsCensus-designated place8.4 mi16.7
West ElmiraCensus-designated place8.6 mi3
SouthportCensus-designated place9.3 mi6.4
Van EttenCensus-designated place9.4 mi1.3
OdessaVillage11 mi1.1
WellsburgVillage12 mi0.6
SpencerVillage12 mi1
Montour FallsVillage13 mi3
NewfieldCensus-designated place14 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Breesport, NY in?
Breesport is in Chemung County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in Breesport, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Breesport include 14816.
What is the population of Breesport, NY?
About 628 people live in Breesport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Breesport?
Nearby places include Erin (3.1 mi), Horseheads North (3.9 mi), Horseheads (5.3 mi), Elmira Heights (6.1 mi), Pine Valley (6.7 mi).

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

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