Van Etten
Census-designated place in Chemung County, New York

Van Etten is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chemung County, New York, with 601 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,017 ft (310 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spencer, 3.3 miles NE.
- 601residents (2020 Census)
- 1,017 ftelevation · 310 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 470 / sq mipopulation density
- 14889ZIP code
About Van Etten
Van Etten is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Van Etten in Chemung County, New York, United States. It is a former village that was absorbed by the town of Van Etten on December 31, 2018. The name came from the two brothers who founded the village. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 601.
The community is northeast of Elmira and is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Van Etten
- Median household income
- $60,200
- Median home value
- $127,500
- Median rent
- $1,023/mo
- Median age
- 40.2
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Van Etten had 601 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 601 |
|---|---|
| Density | 470 per sq mi (181 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Van Etten at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Chemung County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 601 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.28 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1969° N, 76.5535° W |
| ZIP code | 14889 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3676881 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Van Etten
- Spencer3.3 mi NE
- Erin6.1 mi W
- West Danby8.9 mi N
- Breesport9.4 mi W
- Newfield11.3 mi N
- Candor11.3 mi E
- Danby11.8 mi N
- Waverly12.7 mi S
- Horseheads North12.9 mi W
- South Waverly, PA14.0 mi S
- Horseheads14.3 mi W
- Sayre, PA14.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Van Etten
What county is Van Etten in?
Van Etten is in Chemung County, New York.
What is the population of Van Etten, NY?
601 people lived in Van Etten at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Van Etten, NY?
The ZIP code of Van Etten is 14889.
What is the elevation of Van Etten?
1,017 feet (310 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Van Etten?
Spencer (3.3 mi), Erin (6.1 mi), West Danby (8.9 mi), Breesport (9.4 mi), Newfield (11.3 mi).
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