ZIP Code 14706
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Allegany · Cattaraugus County · New York
- Population
- 6,356
- Median income
- $73,236
- Median home value
- $176,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.2%
- Land area
- 204.4 sq mi
31/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.4
New York
ZIP code 14706 in Allegany, New York has a population of 6,356. The median household income is $73,236, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $176,000, 37% below the US average. 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14706 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 204.4 square miles in Allegany, Cattaraugus County, New York. The area is home to 6,356 residents, producing a population density of 31 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14706 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14706 sits at $73,236 (21% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $39,845. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $176,000 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $782 per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14706 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cattaraugus County, so you can benchmark 14706 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 14706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14706.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 14706?
46.4
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
2.2%
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?
$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
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?
2,808
Total Housing Units
2,561
Occupied Units
247
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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