Castile, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14427
Wyoming County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,964
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,490
- Median income Below-median income area
- $134,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Castile pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14427 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14427 covers 78.2 square miles in Castile, Wyoming County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,964 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14427 reports a modest median household income of $56,490 (39% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,270. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $134,800 (64% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $723; owner occupancy is 73.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wyoming County, so 14427 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 14427
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Castile, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14427.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 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 14427, Castile, 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
1,964
Population
78.2
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14427?
44.4
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.6%
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?
$56,490
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$34,270
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14427 ranks among New York ZIPs
Castile, 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)
$56,490 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
983housing units
983
Total Housing Units
815
Occupied Units
168
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$134,800
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$723
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 14427, employing approximately 181 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,817,000.
32
Businesses
181
Employees
$7.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 21.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.4% |
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 14427 vs 14550 →
ZIP 14427 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14569
Warsaw (14569)
6,211 residents
- 14530
Perry (14530)
5,575 residents
- 14427 1,964
Castile (14427)
1,964 residents
- 14481 1,820
Leicester (14481)
1,820 residents
- 14550 1,537
Silver Springs (14550)
1,537 residents
- 14066 1,318
Gainesville (14066)
1,318 residents
- 14836 1,009
Dalton (14836)
1,009 residents
- 14846 792
Hunt (14846)
792 residents
- 14536 687
Portageville (14536)
687 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14427 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14427 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14481
Leicester (14481)
$79,135 median income
- 14836
Dalton (14836)
$74,130 median income
- 14846
Hunt (14846)
$73,587 median income
- 14130
Pike (14130)
$70,114 median income
- 14066
Gainesville (14066)
$64,750 median income
- 14530
Perry (14530)
$64,576 median income
- 14536
Portageville (14536)
$63,125 median income
- 14569
Warsaw (14569)
$61,059 median income
- 14427
Castile (14427)
$56,490 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14427 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14550 | Silver Springs, NY | 1,537 | 4.4 mi |
| 14536 | Portageville, NY | 687 | 5.6 mi |
| 14549 | Silver Lake, NY | 91 | 5.8 mi |
| 14066 | Gainesville, NY | 1,318 | 6.4 mi |
| 14846 | Hunt, NY | 792 | 6.5 mi |
| 14130 | Pike, NY | 265 | 6.5 mi |
| 14530 | Perry, NY | 5,575 | 8.2 mi |
| 14569 | Warsaw, NY | 6,211 | 10.2 mi |
| 14836 | Dalton, NY | 1,009 | 10.0 mi |
| 14481 | Leicester, NY | 1,820 | 11.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14427, 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 (1,964 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 14427 in?
ZIP code 14427 (Castile) is located in Wyoming County, New York. Wyoming County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wyoming-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14427?
ZIP code 14427 in Castile, NY has a population of 1,964 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14427?
The median household income in ZIP 14427 is $56,490, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14427?
The median home value in ZIP 14427 is $134,800, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14427?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14427 is White at 92.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14427?
ZIP code 14427 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14427?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14427 are: Construction (7), Wholesale trade (6), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14427?
In ZIP code 14427, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 14427?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14427 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14427?
In ZIP code 14427, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14427?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14427 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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