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 Moderate-density area
- $73,236
- Median income Near-median income area
- $176,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,845. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $176,000 (53% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $782; owner occupancy is 80.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cattaraugus County, so 14706 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 14706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Allegany, NY
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$39,845
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14706 ranks among New York ZIPs
Allegany, 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)
$73,236 36th percentile higher than 36% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,808housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 14760
Olean (14760)
18,775 residents
- 14706 6,356
Allegany (14706)
6,356 residents
- 14741 1,873
Great Valley (14741)
1,873 residents
- 14743 1,783
Hinsdale (14743)
1,783 residents
- 14778 1,453
Saint Bonaventure (14778)
1,453 residents
- 14753 1,166
Limestone (14753)
1,166 residents
- 14748 746
Kill Buck (14748)
746 residents
- 16727 211
Derrick City (16727)
211 residents
- 14788 163
Westons Mills (14788)
163 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14706 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14706 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14706
Allegany (14706)
$73,236 median income
- 14741
Great Valley (14741)
$70,962 median income
- 14788
Westons Mills (14788)
$66,000 median income
- 14743
Hinsdale (14743)
$57,244 median income
- 14753
Limestone (14753)
$55,000 median income
- 14760
Olean (14760)
$54,929 median income
- 14748
Kill Buck (14748)
$47,917 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14706, 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 (6,356 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 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.
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