Silver Springs, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14550
Wyoming County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,537
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,321
- Median income Below-median income area
- $111,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Silver Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14550 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14550 covers 51.8 square miles in Silver Springs, Wyoming County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,537 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14550 reports a modest median household income of $52,321 (43% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,648. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,000 (71% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $723; owner occupancy is 78.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wyoming County, so 14550 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 14550
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Silver Springs, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14550.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 14550, Silver Springs, 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
1,537
Population
51.8
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14550?
40.3
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
2.7%
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?
$52,321
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$33,648
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 14550 ranks among New York ZIPs
Silver Springs, 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)
$52,321 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
681housing units
681
Total Housing Units
592
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,000
Median Home Value
-71% vs state ZIP avg
$723
Median Rent
1951
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 14550, employing approximately 245 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,958,000.
23
Businesses
245
Employees
$17.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 26.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 21.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 17.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 13.0% |
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 14550 vs 14427 →
ZIP 14550 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
- 14550 1,537
Silver Springs (14550)
1,537 residents
- 14066 1,318
Gainesville (14066)
1,318 residents
- 14846 792
Hunt (14846)
792 residents
- 14536 687
Portageville (14536)
687 residents
- 14130 265
Pike (14130)
265 residents
- 14549 91
Silver Lake (14549)
91 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14550 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14550 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 14550
Silver Springs (14550)
$52,321 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14550 ranks #8 of 8 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 14550, 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 (1,537 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 14550 in?
ZIP code 14550 (Silver Springs) 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 14550?
ZIP code 14550 in Silver Springs, NY has a population of 1,537 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14550?
The median household income in ZIP 14550 is $52,321, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14550?
The median home value in ZIP 14550 is $111,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14550?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14550 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14550?
ZIP code 14550 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 245 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14550?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14550 are: Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14550?
In ZIP code 14550, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14550?
In ZIP code 14550, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14550?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14550 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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