Checked
Horseheads, NY
Village in Chemung County, New York.
Population
6,449
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,656
ZIP codes
0
Horseheads and its ZIP codes
Horseheads at a glance
- Horseheads is about 3.9 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,223, 29% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,400 (67% below New York) and median rent is $1,181 a month.
Local data for Horseheads, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Horseheads, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,223
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$141,400
Median rent
$1,181/mo
Homeownership
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,122), Irish Americans (1,078), Italian Americans (894).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chemung County. PPP loans are for Horseheads.
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
How people get to work
Horseheads, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Horseheads, 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
82° / 16°F
32.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Horseheads, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.9%
U.S. 33.3% -5.4 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Horseheads
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Horseheads NorthCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 2.2 |
| Elmira HeightsVillage | 2.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Big FlatsCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 16.7 |
| Pine ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.2 |
| BreesportCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.6 |
| ElmiraCity | 5.4 mi | 7.3 |
| West ElmiraCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3 |
| MillportVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| SouthportCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 6.4 |
| ErinCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| South CorningVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| CorningCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| OdessaVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| WellsburgVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| RiversideVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Montour FallsVillage | 13 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Horseheads, NY in?
- Horseheads is in Chemung County, New York.
- What is the population of Horseheads, NY?
- About 6,449 people live in Horseheads, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Horseheads?
- Nearby places include Horseheads North (2.2 mi), Elmira Heights (2.9 mi), Big Flats (3.1 mi), Pine Valley (4.3 mi), Breesport (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023