Horseheads
Village in Chemung County, New York
Horseheads is a village in Chemung County, New York, with 6,606 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 896 ft (273 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Horseheads North, 2.3 miles NE.
- 6,606residents (2020 Census)
- 896 ftelevation · 273 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.1 km²
- 1,697 / sq mipopulation density
- 14845ZIP code
About Horseheads
Horseheads is a village in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 6,606 at the 2020 census. The name is derived from the number of bleached skulls of pack horses left behind by the Sullivan Expedition.
The village of Horseheads is located within the town of Horseheads. It is north of the city of Elmira and is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Horseheads
- Median household income
- $61,223
- Median home value
- $141,400
- Median rent
- $1,181/mo
- Median age
- 44.6
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Horseheads had 6,606 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,606 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,697 per sq mi (655 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Horseheads at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Chemung County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 6,606 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.89 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1686° N, 76.8297° W |
| ZIP code | 14845 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3635694 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Horseheads
- Horseheads North2.3 mi NE
- Elmira Heights2.9 mi S
- Big Flats4.1 mi W
- Pine Valley4.4 mi N
- Breesport4.9 mi E
- Elmira5.3 mi S
- West Elmira5.6 mi S
- Millport6.9 mi N
- Southport7.2 mi S
- Erin8.2 mi E
- South Corning10.9 mi W
- Odessa11.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Horseheads
What county is Horseheads in?
Horseheads is in Chemung County, New York.
What is the population of Horseheads, NY?
6,606 people lived in Horseheads at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Horseheads, NY?
The ZIP code of Horseheads is 14845.
What is the elevation of Horseheads?
896 feet (273 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Horseheads?
Horseheads North (2.3 mi), Elmira Heights (2.9 mi), Big Flats (4.1 mi), Pine Valley (4.4 mi), Breesport (4.9 mi).
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