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 Moderate-density area
- $67,583
- Median income Near-median income area
- $286,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ellicottville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd 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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,190. The poverty rate is 7.8%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $286,800 (24% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $774; owner occupancy is 80.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cattaraugus County, so 14731 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 14731
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ellicottville, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14731.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 14731?
57.2
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
4.3%
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?
$67,583
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$45,190
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14731 ranks among New York ZIPs
Ellicottville, 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)
$67,583 28th percentile higher than 28% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,463housing units
2,463
Total Housing Units
603
Occupied Units
1,860
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$286,800
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 14171
West Valley (14171)
2,077 residents
- 14101
Machias (14101)
1,905 residents
- 14741
Great Valley (14741)
1,873 residents
- 14731
Ellicottville (14731)
1,576 residents
- 14729
East Otto (14729)
948 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14731 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14731 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14171
West Valley (14171)
$75,625 median income
- 14101
Machias (14101)
$73,116 median income
- 14741
Great Valley (14741)
$70,962 median income
- 14731
Ellicottville (14731)
$67,583 median income
- 14729
East Otto (14729)
$64,276 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14731, 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 (1,576 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 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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