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Silver Creek, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14136

Chautauqua County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,033
84/sq mi
$69,567
Median income
$151,500
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Silver Creek pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
84
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14136 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14136 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Silver Creek, Chautauqua County, New York, home to 5,033 residents across 60.0 square miles, a density of 84 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14136 reports a modest median household income of $69,567 (25% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $32,630. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. Median home value sits at $151,500 (60% below the state average), median rent at $952 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chautauqua County, so you can benchmark 14136 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 14136

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Silver Creek, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14136.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 14136, Silver Creek, 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

5,033

Population

60.0

Area (sq mi)

84

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14136?

41.9

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$69,567

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$32,630

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14136 ranks nationally

Silver Creek, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,567 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,671

Total Housing Units

2,259

Occupied Units

412

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$151,500

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$952

Median Rent

1948

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+15.6%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14136 have increased 15.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.4% 139
2020 +7.8% 150
2021 +19.3% 179
2022 +15.6% 207
2024 – 225

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 14136, employing approximately 750 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,344,000.

78

Businesses

750

Employees

$32.3M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 16 20.5%
Other services (except public administration) 11 14.1%
Retail trade 9 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 9 11.5%
Construction 6 7.7%
Manufacturing 5 6.4%
Wholesale trade 5 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.4%
Finance and insurance 3 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.9%

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 14136 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14136 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14136 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 14136 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
14062 Forestville, NY 3,329 5.8 mi
14135 Sheridan, NY 119 4.3 mi
14081 Irving, NY 3,095 6.1 mi
14061 Farnham, NY 349 6.7 mi
14048 Dunkirk, NY 15,072 7.8 mi
14006 Angola, NY 9,858 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chautauqua County

14701 standard
Jamestown, NY
Pop: 40,730
14048 standard
Dunkirk, NY
Pop: 15,072
14063 standard
Fredonia, NY
Pop: 14,870
14787 standard
Westfield, NY
Pop: 5,121
14750 standard
Lakewood, NY
Pop: 4,426
14733 standard
Falconer, NY
Pop: 3,833

Related Areas

Chautauqua County Silver Creek, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14136 in? ▼
ZIP code 14136 (Silver Creek) is located in Chautauqua County, New York. Chautauqua County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chautauqua-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14136? ▼
ZIP code 14136 in Silver Creek, NY has a population of 5,033 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14136? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14136 is $69,567, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14136? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14136 is $151,500, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14136? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14136 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14136? ▼
ZIP code 14136 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 750 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14136? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14136 are: Health care and social assistance (16), Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14136? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14136 increased by 15.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14136? ▼
In ZIP code 14136, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 14136? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14136 is 27.9 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 14136? ▼
In ZIP code 14136, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14136? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14136 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.