Erin (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Erin, New York
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 Erin, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chemung County |
| Town | Erin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,265 ft (386 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 483 |
| • Density | 646/sq mi (249.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14838
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| Area code | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-24625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 944682 |
Erin is a hamlet and census-designated place in the town of Erin in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population of the CDP was 483 at the 2010 census, out of a total town population of 1,962.
Geography
Erin is located in northeastern Chemung County in the center of the town of Erin. It is in the valley of Newtown Creek, a west-flowing (and later south-flowing) tributary of the Chemung River, which in turn is a tributary of the Susquehanna River. New York State Route 223 passes through the center of Erin, leading west 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to Breesport and 7 miles (11 km) to NY-13 near the village of Horseheads. Route 223 leads northeast 5.7 miles (9.2 km) to NY-224 in the valley of Cayuta Creek, which then leads 2.5 miles (4.0 km) farther east to Van Etten.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Erin has a total area of 0.76 square miles (1.96 km2), of which 0.75 square miles (1.94 km2) is land and 0.008 square miles (0.02 km2), or 1.26%, is water.
