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ZIP Code 14838

Chemung, New York

FIPS 14838

Juniper

ZIP Code 14838 is in the top 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$137,500

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

32

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,889

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$137,500

Lower than 71%

Median Property Tax

$3,319

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.86

Lower than 78%

Median Rent

$747

Lower than 65%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

168.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

41.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

32

Lower than 83%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 14838: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 14838?
The median home value in ZIP Code 14838 is $137,500, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 14838?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 14838 is $3,319, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 14838 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 14838 cost about 1.86× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 14838?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 14838 is $747 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 14838?
ZIP Code 14838 averages 45.6°F year-round, summer highs near 78.4°F, winter lows around 16.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 41.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 14838 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 14838's FEMA National Risk Index score is 32 (lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →