West Elmira
Census-designated place in Chemung County, New York

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.
- 4,850residents (2020 Census)
- 886 ftelevation · 270 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.9 km²
- 1,596 / sq mipopulation density
- 14905ZIP code
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 had 4,850 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,850 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,596 per sq mi (616 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Elmira at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Chemung County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,850 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.04 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0877° N, 76.8433° W |
| ZIP code | 14905 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3679785 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Elmira
- Elmira1.8 mi E
- Southport1.9 mi SE
- Elmira Heights2.8 mi N
- Horseheads5.6 mi N
- Big Flats6.2 mi NW
- Wellsburg7.7 mi SE
- Horseheads North7.8 mi N
- Millerton, PA8.6 mi SW
- Breesport8.6 mi NE
- Wells, PA9.4 mi S
- Pine Valley9.9 mi N
- South Creek, PA10.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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