PlainZIP

Jamestown, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14701

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

40,730
170/sq mi
$49,685
Median income
$105,300
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jamestown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
170
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, with 40,730 residents across 239.3 square miles, a density of 170 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14701 reports a modest median household income of $49,685 (46% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $28,734. 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $105,300 (72% below the state average) with median rent at $784 per month, and 57.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Chautauqua County, letting you compare 14701 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 14701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jamestown, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14701.

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 14701, Jamestown, 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

40,730

Population

239.3

Area (sq mi)

170

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14701?

40.5

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

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?

$49,685

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$28,734

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

15.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14701 ranks nationally

Jamestown, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,685 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

19,678

Total Housing Units

16,921

Occupied Units

2,757

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.2%
Renter 42.8%

$105,300

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$784

Median Rent

1942

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14701 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 138
2021 +11.1% 153
2022 -2.5% 150
2023 +24.3% 186
2024 +2.1% 190

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 866 business establishments in ZIP 14701, employing approximately 11,649 people with a combined annual payroll of $526,566,000.

866

Businesses

11,649

Employees

$526.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 138 15.9%
Other services (except public administration) 121 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 106 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 86 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 68 7.8%
Manufacturing 63 7.3%
Construction 52 6.0%
Finance and insurance 50 5.8%
Wholesale trade 41 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 21 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.0%
Information 16 1.9%
Educational services 9 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 14701 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 14701 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 14701 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 14701 ranks #8 of 8 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
14720 Celoron, NY 675 2.4 mi
14750 Lakewood, NY 4,426 3.7 mi
14742 Greenhurst, NY 314 3.8 mi
14733 Falconer, NY 3,833 6.5 mi
16350 Sugar Grove, PA 2,737 8.8 mi
16312 Chandlers Valley, PA 25 10.4 mi
14712 Bemus Point, NY 3,342 9.0 mi
14740 Gerry, NY 1,431 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chautauqua County

14048 standard
Dunkirk, NY
Pop: 15,072
14063 standard
Fredonia, NY
Pop: 14,870
14787 standard
Westfield, NY
Pop: 5,121
14136 standard
Silver Creek, NY
Pop: 5,033
14750 standard
Lakewood, NY
Pop: 4,426
14733 standard
Falconer, NY
Pop: 3,833

Related Areas

Chautauqua County Jamestown, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14701 in? ▼
ZIP code 14701 (Jamestown) is located in Chautauqua County, New York. Chautauqua County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chautauqua-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14701? ▼
ZIP code 14701 in Jamestown, NY has a population of 40,730 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14701 is $49,685, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14701 is $105,300, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14701 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14701? ▼
ZIP code 14701 has 866 business establishments employing approximately 11,649 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14701 are: Retail trade (138), Other services (except public administration) (121), Health care and social assistance (106). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14701 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 14701? ▼
In ZIP code 14701, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 14701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14701 is 15.9 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 14701? ▼
In ZIP code 14701, approximately 57.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14701 is 22.0% 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.