ZIP Code 14171

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West Valley · Cattaraugus County · New York

Population
2,077

16/sq mi

Median income
$75,625

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$178,800

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.7%

Median age 53.7

Land area
132.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14171 in West Valley, New York has a population of 2,077. The median household income is $75,625, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $178,800, 36% below the US average. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14171 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.3 square miles in West Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York. The area is home to 2,077 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 14171 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14171 sits at $75,625 (18% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $46,076. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $178,800 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $643 per month, and 94.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14171 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cattaraugus County, so you can benchmark 14171 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 14171

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14171.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14171, West Valley, 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

2,077

Population

132.3

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14171?

53.7

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$75,625

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$46,076

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.3 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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

What does housing look like?

941

Total Housing Units

754

Occupied Units

187

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.6%
Renter 5.4%

$178,800

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$643

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 14171, employing approximately 421 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,725,000.

26

Businesses

421

Employees

$41.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 23.1%
Construction 4 15.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 15.4%
Retail trade 3 11.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
14729 East Otto, NY 948 5.3 mi
14731 Ellicottville, NY 1,576 8.5 mi
14101 Machias, NY 1,905 5.6 mi
14141 Springville, NY 7,728 7.7 mi
14055 East Concord, NY 1,405 9.4 mi
14134 Sardinia, NY 104 9.4 mi
14030 Chaffee, NY 1,807 12.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14171 in?
ZIP code 14171 (West Valley) 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 14171?
ZIP code 14171 in West Valley, NY has a population of 2,077 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14171?
The median household income in ZIP 14171 is $75,625, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14171?
The median home value in ZIP 14171 is $178,800, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14171?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14171 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14171?
ZIP code 14171 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 421 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14171?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14171 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Construction (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14171?
In ZIP code 14171, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 14171?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14171 is 32.3 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 14171?
In ZIP code 14171, approximately 94.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14171?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14171 is 6.2% 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 West Valley, 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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