Cuba, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14727
Allegany County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,450
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,257
- Median income Near-median income area
- $108,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cuba pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14727 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14727 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cuba, Allegany County, New York, home to 5,450 residents across 282.4 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14727 reports a modest median household income of $63,257 (32% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,864. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $108,000 (71% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $779; owner occupancy is 78.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegany County, so 14727 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 14727
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cuba, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14727.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 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 14727, Cuba, 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
5,450
Population
282.4
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14727?
45.5
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.5%
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?
$63,257
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$35,864
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14727 ranks among New York ZIPs
Cuba, 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)
$63,257 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
2,701housing units
2,701
Total Housing Units
2,131
Occupied Units
570
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$108,000
Median Home Value
-71% vs state ZIP avg
$779
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 102 business establishments in ZIP 14727, employing approximately 1,208 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,330,000.
102
Businesses
1,208
Employees
$60.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 18.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 11 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Information | 4 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.9% |
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 14727 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14760
Olean (14760)
18,775 residents
- 14727 5,450
Cuba (14727)
5,450 residents
- 14737 4,252
Franklinville (14737)
4,252 residents
- 14739 2,903
Friendship (14739)
2,903 residents
- 14715 2,747
Bolivar (14715)
2,747 residents
- 14743 1,783
Hinsdale (14743)
1,783 residents
- 14714 487
Black Creek (14714)
487 residents
- 14788 163
Westons Mills (14788)
163 residents
- 14774 151
Richburg (14774)
151 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14727 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14727 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14714
Black Creek (14714)
$115,230 median income
- 14788
Westons Mills (14788)
$66,000 median income
- 14727
Cuba (14727)
$63,257 median income
- 14737
Franklinville (14737)
$60,270 median income
- 14739
Friendship (14739)
$57,794 median income
- 14743
Hinsdale (14743)
$57,244 median income
- 14715
Bolivar (14715)
$55,640 median income
- 14760
Olean (14760)
$54,929 median income
- 14774 $39,250
Richburg (14774)
$39,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14727 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14743 | Hinsdale, NY | 1,783 | 5.8 mi |
| 14714 | Black Creek, NY | 487 | 6.4 mi |
| 14739 | Friendship, NY | 2,903 | 7.5 mi |
| 14788 | Westons Mills, NY | 163 | 11.0 mi |
| 14760 | Olean, NY | 18,775 | 11.2 mi |
| 14774 | Richburg, NY | 151 | 11.0 mi |
| 14737 | Franklinville, NY | 4,252 | 11.3 mi |
| 14715 | Bolivar, NY | 2,747 | 12.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14727, 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 (5,450 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 14727 in?
ZIP code 14727 (Cuba) 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 14727?
ZIP code 14727 in Cuba, NY has a population of 5,450 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14727?
The median household income in ZIP 14727 is $63,257, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14727?
The median home value in ZIP 14727 is $108,000, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14727?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14727 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14727?
ZIP code 14727 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 1,208 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14727?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14727 are: Other services (except public administration) (19), Accommodation and food services (17), Retail trade (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14727?
In ZIP code 14727, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 14727?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14727 is 21.6 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 14727?
In ZIP code 14727, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14727?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14727 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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