ZIP Code 14876 in Reading Center, NY

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Reading Center, New York
City Alias:Reading Ctr
County:Schuyler County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:04:57 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:607
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:42.4303, -76.9332
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14876 - Reading Center, NY

ZIP Code 14876, Reading Center

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationSchuyler County, NY
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points61 (1 homes, 6 businesses)
PO Boxes54
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 14878
Key Facts
  • Reading Center is classified as a PO Box ZIP serving 54 boxes with no street delivery within the ZIP boundary
  • The post office maintains boxes for 6 local businesses alongside residential service
  • This is a true PO Box only zone where residents don't have carrier delivery as an alternative
  • One rural route carrier serves the area, typical of New York's agricultural counties
  • The ZIP code covers Schuyler County territory along STATE ROUTE 14A
  • Nearby communities include Alpine (3.1 miles) and Burdett (3.9 miles)

Postal Service Overview

Reading Center sits in Schuyler County's rural landscape with a post office that serves the surrounding countryside through PO Boxes exclusively. The 54 PO Boxes here don't reflect a local population—instead, they serve rural households scattered across the area where carrier delivery isn't available.

Mail Delivery Pattern

This is a true PO Box only zone where residents have no alternative delivery method. The post office anchors the community at STATE ROUTE 14A, maintaining boxes for local residents and six area businesses. The rural route carrier serves addresses outside the immediate postal area, creating a delivery pattern common in upstate New York's agricultural regions.

Street Name Patterns

State Highway

The single street record for STATE ROUTE 14A marks the post office location rather than a residential delivery route, typical of rural PO Box only facilities in upstate New York.

Nearby Areas

Alpine Burdett Hector Odessa Valhalla

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 14876 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:59Source: 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 14876 is located in Schuyler County, New York, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and New York's 23rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 14876. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

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CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: 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


14877 | | 14874

Schools in ZIP Code 14876


We could not locate which school district 14876 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.

Watkins Glen Central High School 301 12th St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
District: Watkins Glen Central School DistrictNearby
Watkins Glen Elementary School 612 S Decatur St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
District: Watkins Glen Central School DistrictNearby
Dundee Elementary School 55 Water St
Dundee, NY 14837
District: Dundee Central School DistrictNearby
Dundee Junior-Senior High School 55 Water St
Dundee, NY 14837
District: Dundee Central School DistrictNearby
B C Cate Elementary School 262 Canal St
Montour Falls, NY 14865
District: Odessa-Montour Central School DistrictNearby
Pine Glen Mennonite School Pine Glen Rd
Dundee, NY 14837
District: Private SchoolNearby
Gravel Run Mennonite School 5358 Six Corners Rd
Dundee, NY 14837
District: Private SchoolNearby
Scenic Valley Mennonite School 5030 John Green Rd
Dundee, NY 14837
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 14876


Keuka College 141 Central Avenue
Keuka Park, NY 14478
Type: Post Secondary
Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany Boces 459 Philo Road
Elmira, NY 14903
Type: Post Secondary
Ithaca College 953 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850-7002
Type: Post Secondary
Suny Corning Community College 1 Academic Dr
Corning, NY 14830
Type: Post Secondary
Cornell University 300 Day Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
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 March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov