ZIP Code 14731

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Ellicottville · Cattaraugus County · New York

Population
1,576

13/sq mi

Median income
$67,583

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$286,800

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.6%

Median age 57.2

Land area
118.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14731 in Ellicottville, New York has a population of 1,576. The median household income is $67,583, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $286,800, 3% above the US average. 34.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14731 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 118.5 square miles in Ellicottville, Cattaraugus County, New York. The area is home to 1,576 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 14731 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14731 sits at $67,583 (27% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $45,190. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $286,800 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $774 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14731 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cattaraugus County, so you can benchmark 14731 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 14731

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14731.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 14731, Ellicottville, 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

1,576

Population

118.5

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14731?

57.2

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$67,583

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$45,190

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,463

Total Housing Units

603

Occupied Units

1,860

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$286,800

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$774

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+32.7%

YoY Change (2024)

322

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+222%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14731 have increased 32.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +19.2% 215
2020 -0.2% 215
2021 +12.4% 241
2022 +32.7% 320
2024 322

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 106 business establishments in ZIP 14731, employing approximately 1,558 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,043,000.

106

Businesses

1,558

Employees

$48.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 24 22.6%
Retail trade 18 17.0%
Construction 10 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 9 8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 7.5%
Manufacturing 5 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 4.7%
Finance and insurance 4 3.8%

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 Code City Population Distance
14171 West Valley, NY 2,077 8.5 mi
14741 Great Valley, NY 1,873 6.3 mi
14101 Machias, NY 1,905 8.2 mi
14729 East Otto, NY 948 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14731 in?
ZIP code 14731 (Ellicottville) 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 14731?
ZIP code 14731 in Ellicottville, NY has a population of 1,576 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14731?
The median household income in ZIP 14731 is $67,583, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14731?
The median home value in ZIP 14731 is $286,800, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14731?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14731 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14731?
ZIP code 14731 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 1,558 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14731?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14731 are: Accommodation and food services (24), Retail trade (18), Construction (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14731?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14731 increased by 32.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14731?
In ZIP code 14731, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.6% 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 14731?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14731 is 18.4 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 14731?
In ZIP code 14731, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14731?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14731 is 7.8% 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 Ellicottville, 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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