ZIP Code 14712
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Bemus Point · Chautauqua County · New York
- Population
- 3,342
- Median income
- $86,083
- Median home value
- $236,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.5%
- Land area
- 67.4 sq mi
50/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 56.4
New York
ZIP code 14712 in Bemus Point, New York has a population of 3,342. The median household income is $86,083, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $236,300, 15% below the US average. 37.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14712 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 67.4 square miles in Bemus Point, Chautauqua County, New York. The area is home to 3,342 residents, producing a population density of 50 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 14712 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14712 sits at $86,083 (7% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $60,682. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $236,300 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $859 per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14712 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chautauqua County, so you can benchmark 14712 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 14712
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14712.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 14712, Bemus Point, 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
3,342
Population
67.4
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14712?
56.4
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
1.3%
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?
$86,083
Median Household Income
-7% vs state
$60,682
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,327
Total Housing Units
1,504
Occupied Units
823
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,300
Median Home Value
-38% vs state
$859
Median Rent
1965
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
+13.3%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14712 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.2% | 181 |
| 2020 | +3.7% | 188 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 207 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 234 |
| 2024 | — | 240 |
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 55 business establishments in ZIP 14712, employing approximately 353 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,436,000.
55
Businesses
353
Employees
$9.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 23.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 21.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.5% |
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 14712 vs 14756 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14756 | Maple Springs, NY | 110 | 3.0 mi |
| 14742 | Greenhurst, NY | 314 | 5.2 mi |
| 14722 | Chautauqua, NY | 153 | 5.5 mi |
| 14728 | Dewittville, NY | 1,031 | 6.3 mi |
| 14750 | Lakewood, NY | 4,426 | 7.3 mi |
| 14710 | Ashville, NY | 3,540 | 6.9 mi |
| 14784 | Stockton, NY | 1,033 | 9.3 mi |
| 14720 | Celoron, NY | 675 | 6.7 mi |
| 14782 | Sinclairville, NY | 2,401 | 8.1 mi |
| 14757 | Mayville, NY | 3,487 | 8.0 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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