Cassadaga, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14718
Chautauqua County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,163
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $98,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cassadaga pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14718 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14718 covers 85.5 square miles in Cassadaga, Chautauqua County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,163 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14718 reports a modest median household income of $56,250 (39% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,133. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $98,000 (74% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $870; owner occupancy is 86.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chautauqua County, so 14718 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 14718
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cassadaga, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14718.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 14718, Cassadaga, 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
2,163
Population
85.5
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14718?
48.0
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
2.0%
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?
$56,250
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$32,133
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14718 ranks among New York ZIPs
Cassadaga, 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)
$56,250 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
954housing units
954
Total Housing Units
743
Occupied Units
211
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,000
Median Home Value
-74% vs state ZIP avg
$870
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 14718, employing approximately 256 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,739,000.
33
Businesses
256
Employees
$10.7M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 18.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 15.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 9.1% |
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 14718 vs 14752 →
ZIP 14718 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14048
Dunkirk (14048)
15,072 residents
- 14063
Fredonia (14063)
14,870 residents
- 14716 3,104
Brocton (14716)
3,104 residents
- 14782 2,401
Sinclairville (14782)
2,401 residents
- 14718 2,163
Cassadaga (14718)
2,163 residents
- 14740 1,431
Gerry (14740)
1,431 residents
- 14723 1,295
Cherry Creek (14723)
1,295 residents
- 14784 1,033
Stockton (14784)
1,033 residents
- 14728 1,031
Dewittville (14728)
1,031 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14718 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14718 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14135
Sheridan (14135)
$80,833 median income
- 14784
Stockton (14784)
$77,750 median income
- 14782
Sinclairville (14782)
$71,250 median income
- 14723
Cherry Creek (14723)
$68,261 median income
- 14728
Dewittville (14728)
$67,875 median income
- 14740
Gerry (14740)
$64,853 median income
- 14716
Brocton (14716)
$60,278 median income
- 14063
Fredonia (14063)
$57,937 median income
- 14048
Dunkirk (14048)
$56,431 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14718 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14752 | Lily Dale, NY | 169 | 1.7 mi |
| 14782 | Sinclairville, NY | 2,401 | 5.6 mi |
| 14063 | Fredonia, NY | 14,870 | 5.2 mi |
| 14784 | Stockton, NY | 1,033 | 5.2 mi |
| 14048 | Dunkirk, NY | 15,072 | 9.5 mi |
| 14723 | Cherry Creek, NY | 1,295 | 7.9 mi |
| 14716 | Brocton, NY | 3,104 | 7.9 mi |
| 14135 | Sheridan, NY | 119 | 10.2 mi |
| 14728 | Dewittville, NY | 1,031 | 8.8 mi |
| 14740 | Gerry, NY | 1,431 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14718, 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 (2,163 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 14718 in?
ZIP code 14718 (Cassadaga) 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 14718?
ZIP code 14718 in Cassadaga, NY has a population of 2,163 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14718?
The median household income in ZIP 14718 is $56,250, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14718?
The median home value in ZIP 14718 is $98,000, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14718?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14718 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14718?
ZIP code 14718 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 256 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14718?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14718 are: Retail trade (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14718?
In ZIP code 14718, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 14718?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14718 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14718?
In ZIP code 14718, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14718?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14718 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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