Elmira, NY GIS Map
Elmira is a city in Chemung County, New York, with a population of about 27,078. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Chemung County
- Population
- 27,078
- Elevation
- 858 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.0898, -76.8077
- ZIP codes (5)
- 14901, 14902, 14903, 14904, 14905
- Land area
- 7.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Elmira, NY
Elmira is a city in and the county seat of Chemung County, New York, United States. It is the principal city of the Elmira, New York, metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses Chemung County. The population was 26,523 at the 2020 census, down from 29,200 at the 2010 census, a decline of more than 7 percent.
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GIS Data for Elmira, NY
The Elmira map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Elmira without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Elmira Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
26,257
Households
10,532
Median household income
$43,120
Median age
36.5 years
Median home value
$93,000
Median gross rent
$909/mo
Owner-occupied homes
50.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
Below poverty level
30.2%
Land area
7.3 sq mi
Population density
3,621 / sq mi
County
Elmira Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
29,200
April 2020 (estimates base)
26,516
July 2024 estimate
26,255
Change 2010-2020
-9.2%
Change 2020-2024
-1.0%
Photos of Elmira
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Elmira
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Elmira.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3345 Chambers Road, Horseheads, Ny | 3345 Chambers Rd, 14845 | Leased | 11,400 | May 2028 |
| Elmira-Corning Reg. Airport | 276 Sing Sing Rd Suite 1, 14845 | Leased | 1,048 | Mar 2032 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Elmira
General soil map unit at the city center: Urban land
Soil Properties
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 16.2 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Urban land60%
- Howard7%
Alfisols · Glossic Hapludalfs
- Niagara6%
Alfisols · Aeric Endoaqualfs
- Colonie6%
Entisols · Lamellic Udipsamments
- Wassaic5%
Alfisols · Glossic Hapludalfs
- Odessa5%
Alfisols · Aeric Endoaqualfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Elmira
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Elmira, Ny weather station, elevation 947 ft, 1.6 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 84°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 16°F
Annual precipitation
38.1 in
Annual snowfall
41.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 34 | 36 | 45 | 58 | 71 | 79 | 84 | 82 | 75 | 62 | 49 | 38 |
| Avg low °F | 16 | 16 | 23 | 33 | 44 | 54 | 58 | 57 | 50 | 39 | 30 | 22 |
| Precip. in | 2.12 | 1.86 | 2.73 | 3.26 | 3.10 | 4.19 | 4.05 | 3.82 | 4.09 | 3.53 | 2.73 | 2.59 |
| Snow in | 8.4 | 9.5 | 11.2 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 8.4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Elmira
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Chemung County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 54.8 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- LandslideRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- AvalancheVery Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- HailVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Elmira FAQ
What county is Elmira in?
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Elmira, New York is located in Chemung County.
What is the population of Elmira?
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Elmira has a population of about 27,078, making it the number 25 of the 51 New York cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Elmira?
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The elevation of Elmira is approximately 858 feet (262 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Elmira?
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ZIP codes for Elmira include 14901, 14902, 14903, 14904, 14905.
What time zone is Elmira in?
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Elmira is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Elmira from Albany?
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Elmira is about 161 miles from Albany, the capital of New York, in a straight line.
How far is Elmira from New York City?
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Elmira is about 174 miles from New York City, the largest city in New York listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Elmira?
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Cities near Elmira include Corning, NY (13 miles); Ithaca, NY (29 miles); Binghamton, NY (46 miles); Cortland, NY (48 miles); Geneva, NY (55 miles).
Local notes for Elmira, NY
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