ZIP Code 14856 in Kanona, NY

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Kanona, New York
County:Steuben County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:04:42 PM
Population:72 [See All]
Area Code:607
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:42.3725, -77.3663
Land Area:0.173 sq mi
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14856 - Kanona, NY

ZIP Code 14856, Kanona

Retirement Unique ZIP
LocationSteuben County, NY
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population72
Households34
PO Boxes38 (112% adoption)
Median Age53.0 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 14810
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 38 PO Boxes for a community of just 72 residents and 34 households.
  • With a median age of 53, Kanona has an older population compared to typical New York communities.
  • Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, one rural carrier route does provide delivery service to the area.
  • Only one street (N Main St) appears in postal delivery records, indicating a compact community footprint.
  • The PO Box adoption rate of 1.12 suggests the post office serves some customers from neighboring areas without carrier delivery.
  • Census data shows 34 occupied housing units out of 36 total units, indicating minimal vacancy in this small community.

Community Profile

The median age here is 53, notably higher than New York's state average. That older demographic lives in primarily single-family homes, with the census recording minimal multi-family development. One street appears in postal records: N Main St, the community's delivery spine. The PO Box adoption rate of 1.12 means the post office serves some customers from surrounding areas without their own carrier delivery, a common pattern in upstate New York's rural townships.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Street Network

With just N Main St in postal records, Kanona has one of the simplest street networks in upstate New York, reflecting its size as a hamlet of 72 residents.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 14856 has 72 residents and 34 households (average 2.12 persons per household). The median age is 53.0 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.7% male and 58.3% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.8%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.4%, much lower than the state average of 14.8% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:72Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:416.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:34Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.12Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:1.89Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--1271291341001182342192413002750000
Decennial Census215------------------72--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 53

Male Median Age: 45

Female Median Age: 55.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male222330003105412020
Female1244114002110451200
Total3467414033115863220
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6998.57%
Black:11.43%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:70100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:3041.67%45.0 years
Females:4258.33%55.1 years
Total:72100%53.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $46,250 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,605. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024.

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$46,250$49,071$48,362$47,837$0$0$0$15,089$15,605$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$47,112$49,429$49,569$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$10,227$0$0$0$0$0$0$15,089$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00%
Unemployed:00%
Not In Labor Force:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $56,600 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$56,600$57,900$56,500$0$50,800$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00%
Multi-Family Units:00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 14856 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:41Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 14856 is located in Steuben County, New York, within the Corning, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18500) and New York's 23rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 98,990 people, about 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 14856. It covers 0.173 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Corning, NYSource: Census
CBSA Number:18500Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:98,990Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.173 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:23Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7371.65 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


14857 | | 14855

Schools in ZIP Code 14856


We could not locate which school district 14856 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Vernon E Wightman Primary School 216 Maple Hts
Bath, NY 14810
District: Bath Central School DistrictNearby
Haverling Senior High School 25 Ellas Ave
Bath, NY 14810
District: Bath Central School DistrictNearby
Dana L Lyon Middle School 25 Ellas Ave
Bath, NY 14810
District: Bath Central School DistrictNearby
Avoca Central School 17 Oliver St #29
Avoca, NY 14809
District: Avoca Central School DistrictNearby
Glenn H Curtiss Memorial School 8272 Main St
Hammondsport, NY 14840
District: Hammondsport Central School DistrictNearby
Hillside Children's Ctr-Snell Farm Campus School 7320 Snell Hill Rd
Bath, NY 14810
District: Private SchoolNearby
Victory Baptist Academy 5349 Buck Settlement Rd
Bath, NY 14810
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Anns Academy 41 Genesee St
Hornell, NY 14843
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 14856


Keuka College 141 Central Avenue
Keuka Park, NY 14478
Type: Post Secondary
Alfred University One Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802-1205
Type: Post Secondary
Suny Corning Community College 1 Academic Dr
Corning, NY 14830
Type: Post Secondary
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred 10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
Type: Post Secondary
Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany Boces 459 Philo Road
Elmira, NY 14903
Type: Post Secondary
Arnot Ogden Medical Center 600 Roe Avenue
Elmira, NY 14905-1676
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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