Bolivar, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14715
Allegany County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,747
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,640
- Median income Below-median income area
- $80,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bolivar pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14715 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14715 covers 112.6 square miles in Bolivar, Allegany County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,747 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14715 reports a modest median household income of $55,640 (40% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,135. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $80,500 (79% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $821; owner occupancy is 71.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegany County, so 14715 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 14715
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bolivar, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14715.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 14715, Bolivar, 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
2,747
Population
112.6
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14715?
41.5
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.9%
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?
$55,640
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$28,135
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14715 ranks among New York ZIPs
Bolivar, 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)
$55,640 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
1,259housing units
1,259
Total Housing Units
1,038
Occupied Units
221
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$80,500
Median Home Value
-79% vs state ZIP avg
$821
Median Rent
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 14715, employing approximately 274 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,681,000.
35
Businesses
274
Employees
$8.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 25.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 17.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 14715 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14727
Cuba (14727)
5,450 residents
- 16748
Shinglehouse (16748)
2,997 residents
- 14739
Friendship (14739)
2,903 residents
- 14715
Bolivar (14715)
2,747 residents
- 14754 667
Little Genesee (14754)
667 residents
- 14707 239
Allentown (14707)
239 residents
- 14721 230
Ceres (14721)
230 residents
- 14708 183
Alma (14708)
183 residents
- 14774 151
Richburg (14774)
151 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14715 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14715 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14708
Alma (14708)
$69,286 median income
- 14727
Cuba (14727)
$63,257 median income
- 14754
Little Genesee (14754)
$62,750 median income
- 16748
Shinglehouse (16748)
$61,250 median income
- 14739
Friendship (14739)
$57,794 median income
- 14715
Bolivar (14715)
$55,640 median income
- 14707
Allentown (14707)
$46,250 median income
- 14721
Ceres (14721)
$40,250 median income
- 14774
Richburg (14774)
$39,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14715 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14715, 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 (2,747 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 14715 in?
ZIP code 14715 (Bolivar) is located in Allegany County, New York. Allegany County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allegany-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14715?
ZIP code 14715 in Bolivar, NY has a population of 2,747 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14715?
The median household income in ZIP 14715 is $55,640, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14715?
The median home value in ZIP 14715 is $80,500, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14715?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14715 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14715?
ZIP code 14715 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 274 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14715?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14715 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (6), Construction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14715?
In ZIP code 14715, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% 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 14715?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14715 is 25.4 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 14715?
In ZIP code 14715, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14715?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14715 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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