Delevan, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14042
Cattaraugus County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,969
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,431
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Delevan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14042 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14042 covers 118.1 square miles in Delevan, Cattaraugus County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,969 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14042 reports a modest median household income of $47,431 (49% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,347. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,100 (72% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $780; owner occupancy is 75.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cattaraugus County, so 14042 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 14042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delevan, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14042.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14042, Delevan, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,969
Population
118.1
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14042?
42.3
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
0.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$47,431
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$30,347
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14042 ranks among New York ZIPs
Delevan, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$47,431 5th percentile higher than 5% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,098housing units
2,098
Total Housing Units
1,808
Occupied Units
290
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,100
Median Home Value
-72% vs state ZIP avg
$780
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 14042, employing approximately 309 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,359,000.
53
Businesses
309
Employees
$14.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 18.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 7.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 14042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14009
Arcade (14009)
5,672 residents
- 14737
Franklinville (14737)
4,252 residents
- 14042
Delevan (14042)
3,969 residents
- 14101 1,905
Machias (14101)
1,905 residents
- 14030 1,807
Chaffee (14030)
1,807 residents
- 14055 1,405
East Concord (14055)
1,405 residents
- 14069 844
Glenwood (14069)
844 residents
- 14173 396
Yorkshire (14173)
396 residents
- 14134 104
Sardinia (14134)
104 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14042 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14069
Glenwood (14069)
$85,469 median income
- 14030
Chaffee (14030)
$78,182 median income
- 14101
Machias (14101)
$73,116 median income
- 14009
Arcade (14009)
$62,761 median income
- 14737
Franklinville (14737)
$60,270 median income
- 14055
East Concord (14055)
$51,089 median income
- 14042
Delevan (14042)
$47,431 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14042 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14042, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,969 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 14042 in?
ZIP code 14042 (Delevan) is located in Cattaraugus County, New York. Cattaraugus County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cattaraugus-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14042?
ZIP code 14042 in Delevan, NY has a population of 3,969 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14042?
The median household income in ZIP 14042 is $47,431, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14042?
The median home value in ZIP 14042 is $107,100, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14042?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14042 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14042?
ZIP code 14042 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 309 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14042?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14042 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14042?
In ZIP code 14042, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 14042?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14042 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14042?
In ZIP code 14042, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14042?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14042 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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