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 Moderate-density area
- $69,567
- Median income Near-median income area
- $151,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,630. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,500 (60% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $952; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chautauqua County, so 14136 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 14136
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Silver Creek, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14136.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 14136?
41.9
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.2%
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?
$69,567
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$32,630
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14136 ranks among New York ZIPs
Silver Creek, 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)
$69,567 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
2,671housing units
2,671
Total Housing Units
2,259
Occupied Units
412
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,500
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 14048
Dunkirk (14048)
15,072 residents
- 14006
Angola (14006)
9,858 residents
- 14136 5,033
Silver Creek (14136)
5,033 residents
- 14062 3,329
Forestville (14062)
3,329 residents
- 14081 3,095
Irving (14081)
3,095 residents
- 14061 349
Farnham (14061)
349 residents
- 14135 119
Sheridan (14135)
119 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14136 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14136 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14061
Farnham (14061)
$111,250 median income
- 14062
Forestville (14062)
$83,125 median income
- 14135
Sheridan (14135)
$80,833 median income
- 14136
Silver Creek (14136)
$69,567 median income
- 14006
Angola (14006)
$65,972 median income
- 14081
Irving (14081)
$65,778 median income
- 14048
Dunkirk (14048)
$56,431 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14136, 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 (5,033 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 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.
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