ZIP Code 14729

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East Otto · Cattaraugus County · New York

Population
948

10/sq mi

Median income
$64,276

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$177,400

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.2%

Median age 41.4

Land area
91.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14729 in East Otto, New York has a population of 948. The median household income is $64,276, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $177,400, 36% below the US average. 16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14729 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.2 square miles in East Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York. The area is home to 948 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 14729 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14729 sits at $64,276 (30% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,420. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $177,400 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $840 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14729 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cattaraugus County, so you can benchmark 14729 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 14729, East Otto, 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

948

Population

91.2

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14729?

41.4

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$64,276

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$35,420

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.2%

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

What does housing look like?

528

Total Housing Units

361

Occupied Units

167

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$177,400

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$840

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 14729, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,908,000.

11

Businesses

38

Employees

$1.9M

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 14729 vs 14171 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
14171 West Valley, NY 2,077 5.3 mi
14141 Springville, NY 7,728 8.4 mi
14035 Collins Center, NY 125 8.1 mi
14731 Ellicottville, NY 1,576 8.6 mi
14719 Cattaraugus, NY 3,497 8.3 mi
14034 Collins, NY 2,742 8.9 mi
14091 Lawtons, NY 1,079 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14729 in?
ZIP code 14729 (East Otto) is located in Cattaraugus County, New York. Cattaraugus County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cattaraugus-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14729?
ZIP code 14729 in East Otto, NY has a population of 948 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14729?
The median household income in ZIP 14729 is $64,276, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14729?
The median home value in ZIP 14729 is $177,400, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14729?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14729 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14729?
ZIP code 14729 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14729?
In ZIP code 14729, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% 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 14729?
In ZIP code 14729, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14729?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14729 is 9.1% 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 East Otto, NY

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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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