PlainZIP

Allegany, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14706

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

6,356
31/sq mi
$73,236
Median income
$176,000
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Allegany pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14706 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14706 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Allegany, Cattaraugus County, New York, home to 6,356 residents across 204.4 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14706 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,236 (21% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $39,845. Local economic indicators show a 14.9% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $176,000 for a typical home value (53% below the state average), with rent averaging $782 a month; 80.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cattaraugus County, letting you compare 14706 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 14706

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Allegany, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14706.

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 14706, Allegany, 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

6,356

Population

204.4

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14706?

46.4

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$73,236

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$39,845

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14706 ranks nationally

Allegany, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,236 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,808

Total Housing Units

2,561

Occupied Units

247

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$176,000

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$782

Median Rent

1973

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

+22.6%

YoY Change (2023)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14706 have increased 22.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +0.9% 146
2020 +3.7% 151
2021 +9.0% 165
2022 +17.8% 194
2023 +22.6% 238

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 99 business establishments in ZIP 14706, employing approximately 913 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,424,000.

99

Businesses

913

Employees

$43.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 15 15.2%
Construction 13 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 11 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 10 10.1%
Retail trade 9 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 9.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 7.1%
Wholesale trade 6 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.0%

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 14706 vs 14778 →

ZIP 14706 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 14706 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 14706 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 14706 ranks the highest of 7 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
14778 Saint Bonaventure, NY 1,453 3.3 mi
14748 Kill Buck, NY 746 6.0 mi
16727 Derrick City, PA 211 9.1 mi
14760 Olean, NY 18,775 6.4 mi
14741 Great Valley, NY 1,873 8.1 mi
14753 Limestone, NY 1,166 7.5 mi
14788 Westons Mills, NY 163 8.3 mi
14743 Hinsdale, NY 1,783 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cattaraugus County

14760 standard
Olean, NY
Pop: 18,775
14779 standard
Salamanca, NY
Pop: 6,932
14772 standard
Randolph, NY
Pop: 4,255
14737 standard
Franklinville, NY
Pop: 4,252
14042 standard
Delevan, NY
Pop: 3,969
14719 standard
Cattaraugus, NY
Pop: 3,497

Related Areas

Cattaraugus County Allegany, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14706 in? ▼
ZIP code 14706 (Allegany) is located in Cattaraugus County, New York. Cattaraugus County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cattaraugus-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14706? ▼
ZIP code 14706 in Allegany, NY has a population of 6,356 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14706? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14706 is $73,236, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14706? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14706 is $176,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14706? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14706 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14706? ▼
ZIP code 14706 has 99 business establishments employing approximately 913 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14706? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14706 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (13), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14706? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14706 increased by 22.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 14706? ▼
In ZIP code 14706, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 14706? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14706 is 21.5 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 14706? ▼
In ZIP code 14706, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14706? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14706 is 14.9% 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.