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 Moderate-density area
- $55,682
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14590 (Wolcott, NY) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 335.0 in 2023 to 370.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,066. The poverty rate is 19.4%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,700 (72% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $729; owner occupancy is 76.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 14590 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 14590
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wolcott, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14590.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 14590?
43.6
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
3.4%
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?
$55,682
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$30,066
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14590 ranks among New York ZIPs
Wolcott, 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)
$55,682 10th percentile higher than 10% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,287housing units
3,287
Total Housing Units
2,306
Occupied Units
981
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,700
Median Home Value
-72% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 14590
Wolcott (14590)
5,446 residents
- 13143
Red Creek (13143)
2,873 residents
- 14516
North Rose (14516)
2,365 residents
- 14542 97
Rose (14542)
97 residents
- 13064 64
Fair Haven (13064)
64 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14590 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14590 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14516
North Rose (14516)
$76,000 median income
- 13143
Red Creek (13143)
$61,674 median income
- 14590
Wolcott (14590)
$55,682 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14590, 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 (5,446 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 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.
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