ZIP Code 14721

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Ceres · Allegany County · New York

Population
230

24/sq mi

Median income
$40,250

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$126,100

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.7%

Median age 48.6

Land area
9.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14721 in Ceres, New York has a population of 230. The median household income is $40,250, which is 47% below the national average. Median home value is $126,100, 55% below the US average. 7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14721 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.6 square miles in Ceres, Allegany County, New York. The area is home to 230 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 14721 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14721 sits at $40,250 (56% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $24,326. The poverty rate stands at 22.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $126,100 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $1,053 per month, and 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14721 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegany County, so you can benchmark 14721 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 →

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 14721, Ceres, 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

230

Population

9.6

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14721?

48.6

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$40,250

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$24,326

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.7%

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

What does housing look like?

142

Total Housing Units

105

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$126,100

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$1,053

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
14770 Portville, NY 2,963 2.8 mi
14754 Little Genesee, NY 667 3.2 mi
16750 Turtlepoint, PA 417 9.0 mi
14788 Westons Mills, NY 163 6.7 mi
14715 Bolivar, NY 2,747 7.1 mi
16731 Eldred, PA 2,818 7.3 mi
16748 Shinglehouse, PA 2,997 7.5 mi
14774 Richburg, NY 151 7.9 mi
14760 Olean, NY 18,775 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14721 in?
ZIP code 14721 (Ceres) 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 14721?
ZIP code 14721 in Ceres, NY has a population of 230 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14721?
The median household income in ZIP 14721 is $40,250, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14721?
The median home value in ZIP 14721 is $126,100, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14721?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14721 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14721?
In ZIP code 14721, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.7% 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 14721?
In ZIP code 14721, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14721?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14721 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ceres, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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