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Erin, NY
Census-designated place in Chemung County, New York.
Population
473
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
633
ZIP codes
0
Erin and its ZIP codes
Erin at a glance
- Erin is 50% denser than New York as a whole.
Local data for Erin, NY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chemung County. PPP loans are for Erin.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 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
Environment and hazard risk
Erin, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Erin, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Erin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BreesportCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Van EttenCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Horseheads NorthCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.2 |
| HorseheadsVillage | 8.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Elmira HeightsVillage | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| SpencerVillage | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| ElmiraCity | 9.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Pine ValleyCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.2 |
| MillportVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| West ElmiraCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| SouthportCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| Big FlatsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 16.7 |
| OdessaVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| WellsburgVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| West DanbyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| NewfieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Erin, NY in?
- Erin is in Chemung County, New York.
- What is the population of Erin, NY?
- About 473 people live in Erin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Erin?
- Nearby places include Breesport (3.1 mi), Van Etten (6.3 mi), Horseheads North (7 mi), Horseheads (8.4 mi), Elmira Heights (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023