ZIP Code 14138

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South Dayton · Cattaraugus County · New York

Population
2,018

17/sq mi

Median income
$56,868

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$111,700

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.9%

Median age 41.8

Land area
121.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14138 in South Dayton, New York has a population of 2,018. The median household income is $56,868, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $111,700, 60% below the US average. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14138 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 121.6 square miles in South Dayton, Cattaraugus County, New York. The area is home to 2,018 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14138 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14138 sits at $56,868 (39% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $26,527. The poverty rate stands at 25.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $111,700 (70% below the state average) with median rent at $892 per month, and 69.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14138 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cattaraugus County, so you can benchmark 14138 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14138, South Dayton, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,018

Population

121.6

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14138?

41.8

Median Age

56.0%

Male

44.0%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$56,868

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$26,527

Per Capita Income

25.3%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

977

Total Housing Units

822

Occupied Units

155

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.8%
Renter 30.2%

$111,700

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

$892

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 14138, employing approximately 138 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,498,000.

18

Businesses

138

Employees

$5.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 27.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 22.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 14138 vs 14041 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
14041 Dayton, NY 237 4.6 mi
14726 Conewango Valley, NY 2,156 8.3 mi
14723 Cherry Creek, NY 1,295 6.2 mi
14129 Perrysburg, NY 1,591 7.9 mi
14062 Forestville, NY 3,329 7.1 mi
14070 Gowanda, NY 6,732 7.8 mi
14732 Ellington, NY 211 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14138 in?
ZIP code 14138 (South Dayton) 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 14138?
ZIP code 14138 in South Dayton, NY has a population of 2,018 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14138?
The median household income in ZIP 14138 is $56,868, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14138?
The median home value in ZIP 14138 is $111,700, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14138?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14138 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14138?
ZIP code 14138 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 138 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14138?
In ZIP code 14138, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 14138?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14138 is 30.1 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 14138?
In ZIP code 14138, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14138?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14138 is 25.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for South Dayton, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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