PlainZIP

Celoron, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14720

Chautauqua County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

675
1,065/sq mi
$51,875
Median income
$83,300
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Celoron pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,065
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14720 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14720 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Celoron, Chautauqua County, New York, home to just 675 residents across 0.6 square miles, a density of 1,065 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14720 reports a modest median household income of $51,875 (44% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $27,665. Local economic indicators show a 14.6% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $83,300 for a typical home value (78% below the state average), with rent averaging $934 a month; 48.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is -. To put 14720 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Chautauqua County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 14720, Celoron, 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

675

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

1,065

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14720?

43.6

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$51,875

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$27,665

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 14720 ranks nationally

Celoron, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,875 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

414

Total Housing Units

392

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.0%
Renter 52.0%

$83,300

Median Home Value

-78% vs state

$934

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 14720, employing approximately 106 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,861,000.

7

Businesses

106

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 14720 vs 14742 →

ZIP 14720 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14720 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14720 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 14720 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
14742 Greenhurst, NY 314 1.5 mi
14701 Jamestown, NY 40,730 2.4 mi
14750 Lakewood, NY 4,426 3.2 mi
14733 Falconer, NY 3,833 6.1 mi
14712 Bemus Point, NY 3,342 6.7 mi
14710 Ashville, NY 3,540 7.3 mi
16350 Sugar Grove, PA 2,737 10.3 mi
14740 Gerry, NY 1,431 9.1 mi
14756 Maple Springs, NY 110 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chautauqua County

14701 standard
Jamestown, NY
Pop: 40,730
14048 standard
Dunkirk, NY
Pop: 15,072
14063 standard
Fredonia, NY
Pop: 14,870
14787 standard
Westfield, NY
Pop: 5,121
14136 standard
Silver Creek, NY
Pop: 5,033
14750 standard
Lakewood, NY
Pop: 4,426

Related Areas

Chautauqua County Celoron, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14720 in? ▼
ZIP code 14720 (Celoron) 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 14720? ▼
ZIP code 14720 in Celoron, NY has a population of 675 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14720? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14720 is $51,875, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14720? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14720 is $83,300, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14720? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14720 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14720? ▼
ZIP code 14720 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14720? ▼
In ZIP code 14720, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 14720? ▼
In ZIP code 14720, approximately 48.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14720? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14720 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.