PlainZIP

Wolcott, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14590

Wayne County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,446
31/sq mi
$55,682
Median income
$107,700
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wolcott pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14590 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14590 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wolcott, Wayne County, New York, home to 5,446 residents across 175.1 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14590 reports a modest median household income of $55,682 (40% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $30,066. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $107,700 (72% below the state average) with median rent at $729 per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 14590 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wayne County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 14590

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wolcott, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14590.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14590, Wolcott, 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

5,446

Population

175.1

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 14590?

43.6

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$55,682

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$30,066

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14590 ranks nationally

Wolcott, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,682 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,287

Total Housing Units

2,306

Occupied Units

981

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$107,700

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$729

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

370

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+270%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14590 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +270% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 213
2021 +12.9% 241
2022 +21.9% 294
2023 +14.1% 335
2024 +10.5% 370

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 93 business establishments in ZIP 14590, employing approximately 804 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,300,000.

93

Businesses

804

Employees

$40.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 21 22.6%
Accommodation and food services 15 16.1%
Manufacturing 9 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 8 8.6%
Construction 7 7.5%
Wholesale trade 5 5.4%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.2%

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 14590 vs 13143 →

ZIP 14590 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14590 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14590 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 14590 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
13143 Red Creek, NY 2,873 5.7 mi
14542 Rose, NY 97 6.8 mi
14516 North Rose, NY 2,365 5.3 mi
13064 Fair Haven, NY 64 8.4 mi

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Related Areas

Wayne County Wolcott, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14590 in? ▼
ZIP code 14590 (Wolcott) is located in Wayne County, New York. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14590? ▼
ZIP code 14590 in Wolcott, NY has a population of 5,446 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14590? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14590 is $55,682, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14590? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14590 is $107,700, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14590? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14590 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14590? ▼
ZIP code 14590 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 804 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14590? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14590 are: Retail trade (21), Accommodation and food services (15), Manufacturing (9). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14590? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14590 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 270%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14590? ▼
In ZIP code 14590, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 14590? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14590 is 30.0 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 14590? ▼
In ZIP code 14590, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14590? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14590 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.