Urban Core, LLC

ZIP code 14850 spans South Hill, Cayuga Heights, Northeast Ithaca, East Ithaca and Northwest Ithaca, across wooded hills and the Cayuga Lake basin. The area has snowy winters, warm summers and leafy paths in the milder months. Cornell Botanic Gardens, Ithaca Falls and the Cascadilla Gorge trails offer striking ways to enjoy the landscape; neighborhood parks and playgrounds add outdoor options. Downtown Ithaca brings independent cafés, restaurants, shops, galleries and evening performances, while Cornell’s campus adds museums and cultural events. Buses connect neighborhoods with downtown and Cornell, and walking and cycling routes vary with the hills. For ZIP code 14850, the median rent is $2,200 per month, with a typical range of $150 to $16,000.