Bemus Point, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14712
Chautauqua County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,342
- 50/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,083
- Median income Above-median income area
- $236,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bemus Point pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 50
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14712 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14712 covers 67.4 square miles in Bemus Point, Chautauqua County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,342 residents on file, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14712 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,083 (7% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,682. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $236,300 (38% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $859; owner occupancy is 89.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chautauqua County, so 14712 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 14712
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bemus Point, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$60,682
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 14712 ranks among New York ZIPs
Bemus Point, 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)
$86,083 Top 44% higher than 56% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,327housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 14712 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14750
Lakewood (14750)
4,426 residents
- 14710
Ashville (14710)
3,540 residents
- 14757
Mayville (14757)
3,487 residents
- 14712
Bemus Point (14712)
3,342 residents
- 14782
Sinclairville (14782)
2,401 residents
- 14784 1,033
Stockton (14784)
1,033 residents
- 14728 1,031
Dewittville (14728)
1,031 residents
- 14720 675
Celoron (14720)
675 residents
- 14742 314
Greenhurst (14742)
314 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14712 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14712 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14712
Bemus Point (14712)
$86,083 median income
- 14742
Greenhurst (14742)
$78,750 median income
- 14784
Stockton (14784)
$77,750 median income
- 14782
Sinclairville (14782)
$71,250 median income
- 14728
Dewittville (14728)
$67,875 median income
- 14757
Mayville (14757)
$67,115 median income
- 14750
Lakewood (14750)
$66,622 median income
- 14710
Ashville (14710)
$66,120 median income
- 14720
Celoron (14720)
$51,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14712 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14712, 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 (3,342 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 14712 in?
ZIP code 14712 (Bemus Point) 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 14712?
ZIP code 14712 in Bemus Point, NY has a population of 3,342 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14712?
The median household income in ZIP 14712 is $86,083, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14712?
The median home value in ZIP 14712 is $236,300, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14712?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14712 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14712?
ZIP code 14712 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 353 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14712?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14712 are: Retail trade (13), Accommodation and food services (12), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14712?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14712 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 14712?
In ZIP code 14712, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14712?
In ZIP code 14712, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14712?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14712 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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