ZIP Code 14479

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Knowlesville · Orleans County · New York

Population
275

72/sq mi

Median income
$34,572

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 39.3

Land area
3.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14479 in Knowlesville, New York has a population of 275. The median household income is $34,572, which is 55% below the national average. 0

ZIP code 14479 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.8 square miles in Knowlesville, Orleans County, New York. The area is home to 275 residents, producing a population density of 72 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 14479 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14479 sits at $34,572 (63% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $13,588. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 44.6%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 36.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14479 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orleans County, so you can benchmark 14479 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 14479, Knowlesville, 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

275

Population

3.8

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14479?

39.3

Median Age

24.8%

Male

75.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$34,572

Median Household Income

-63% vs state

$13,588

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

44.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

93

Total Housing Units

93

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.6%
Renter 63.4%

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 14479, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,404,000.

3

Businesses

29

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 14479 vs 14103 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
14103 Medina, NY 11,183 3.6 mi
14411 Albion, NY 14,491 5.1 mi
14098 Lyndonville, NY 2,958 7.6 mi
14571 Waterport, NY 1,176 8.0 mi
14125 Oakfield, NY 3,782 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14479 in?
ZIP code 14479 (Knowlesville) is located in Orleans County, New York. Orleans County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orleans-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14479?
ZIP code 14479 in Knowlesville, NY has a population of 275 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14479?
The median household income in ZIP 14479 is $34,572, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14479?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14479 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14479?
ZIP code 14479 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14479?
In ZIP code 14479, approximately 36.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14479?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14479 is 18.8% 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 Knowlesville, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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