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U.S. ZIP Code · NY14850

Tompkins County · Ithaca, NY

Typical home value

$410,443[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.3%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+44.5%
vs metro
+40.7%
vs state
+28.8%
ZIP 14850 location in NY
Location of ZIP 14850 in NY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 14850 is worth $410,443 — 40.7% above the Ithaca, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,924 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,924[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,654[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Tompkins County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
68,610[3]
Median household income
$71,445[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Tompkins County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-646[5]
Moved in
3,158
Moved out
3,804

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
13
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
3
  • ITHACA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    1,362 students

  • BOYNTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    534 students

  • DEWITT MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    508 students

  • NORTHEAST SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    395 students

  • SOUTH HILL SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    370 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$23,089

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,075
Loan principal$328,355
Down payment$82,089
Total interest paid$418,798

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.63
Monthly cost to own$3,139
Monthly rent$1,924

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
14th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
43rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 14850?
The typical home in 14850 is worth $410,443, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 14850?
Home values in 14850 are up 2.3% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 14850?
A typical home in 14850 rents for about $1,924 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 14850?
The effective property tax rate in 14850 is 2.1% — roughly $8,654 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 14850?
ZIP code 14850 has a population of 68,610 and a median household income of $71,445.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • South Lansing CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $356,121
    Gross yield
  • Jacksonville CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $328,010
    Gross yield
  • Freeville, NY

    Typical home
    $292,651
    Gross yield
  • Dryden, NY

    Typical home
    $290,618
    Gross yield
  • Brooktondale CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $268,616
    Gross yield
  • Newfield CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $259,921
    Gross yield

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