PlainZIP

Ellicottville, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14731

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

1,576
13/sq mi
$67,583
Median income
$286,800
Median home value
34.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ellicottville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14731 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14731 covers 118.5 square miles in Ellicottville, Cattaraugus County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,576 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14731 reports a modest median household income of $67,583 (27% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $45,190. Local economic indicators show a 7.8% poverty rate alongside 7.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $286,800 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of $774 monthly, and 80.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cattaraugus County, letting you compare 14731 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 14731

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ellicottville, NY

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,576

Population

118.5

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 14731 ranks nationally

Ellicottville, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,583 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 14731 vs 14171 →

ZIP 14731 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 14731 ranks #4 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 14731 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 14731 ranks #4 of 5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Cattaraugus County

14760 standard
Olean, NY
Pop: 18,775
14779 standard
Salamanca, NY
Pop: 6,932
14706 standard
Allegany, NY
Pop: 6,356
14772 standard
Randolph, NY
Pop: 4,255
14737 standard
Franklinville, NY
Pop: 4,252
14042 standard
Delevan, NY
Pop: 3,969

Related Areas

Cattaraugus County Ellicottville, NY New York

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.

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