West Elmira

Census-designated place in Chemung County, New York

Aerial view of West Elmira, New York
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West Elmira is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chemung County, New York, with 4,850 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 886 ft (270 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elmira, 1.8 miles E.

About West Elmira

West Elmira is a suburban census-designated place (CDP) in Chemung County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Elmira had a population of 4,850. It is adjacent to the city of Elmira on its west side. West Elmira is in the southwest part of the town of Elmira. It is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in West Elmira

Median household income
$111,417
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$1,221/mo
Median age
45.4
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West Elmira, NY population

West Elmira had 4,850 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,850
Density1,596 per sq mi (616 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

West Elmira at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyChemung County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population4,850 (2020)
Land area3.04 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Water area0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²)
Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Coordinates42.0877° N, 76.8433° W
ZIP code14905
Census code (GEOID)3679785

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about West Elmira

What county is West Elmira in?

West Elmira is in Chemung County, New York.

What is the population of West Elmira, NY?

4,850 people lived in West Elmira at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of West Elmira, NY?

The ZIP code of West Elmira is 14905.

What is the elevation of West Elmira?

886 feet (270 m) above sea level.

What towns are near West Elmira?

Elmira (1.8 mi), Southport (1.9 mi), Elmira Heights (2.8 mi), Horseheads (5.6 mi), Big Flats (6.2 mi).

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