ZIP Code 14738

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Frewsburg · Chautauqua County · New York

Population
3,651

21/sq mi

Median income
$80,103

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$150,800

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.7%

Median age 47.4

Land area
170.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14738 in Frewsburg, New York has a population of 3,651. The median household income is $80,103, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $150,800, 46% below the US average. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14738 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 170.6 square miles in Frewsburg, Chautauqua County, New York. The area is home to 3,651 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 14738 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14738 sits at $80,103 (13% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,045. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $150,800 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $819 per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14738 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chautauqua County, so you can benchmark 14738 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 14738

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14738.

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 14738, Frewsburg, 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

3,651

Population

170.6

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14738?

47.4

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$80,103

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$36,045

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 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 48.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,834

Total Housing Units

1,441

Occupied Units

393

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$150,800

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$819

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 14738, employing approximately 329 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,071,000.

49

Businesses

329

Employees

$12.1M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 22.4%
Retail trade 10 20.4%
Accommodation and food services 7 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 10.2%
Wholesale trade 4 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.1%

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
16345 Russell, PA 3,543 6.5 mi
14747 Kennedy, NY 2,289 7.7 mi
14772 Randolph, NY 4,255 9.3 mi
14733 Falconer, NY 3,833 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14738 in?
ZIP code 14738 (Frewsburg) is located in Chautauqua County, New York. Chautauqua County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chautauqua-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14738?
ZIP code 14738 in Frewsburg, NY has a population of 3,651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14738?
The median household income in ZIP 14738 is $80,103, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14738?
The median home value in ZIP 14738 is $150,800, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14738?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14738 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14738?
ZIP code 14738 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 329 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14738?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14738 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14738?
In ZIP code 14738, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 14738?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14738 is 20.4 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 14738?
In ZIP code 14738, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14738?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14738 is 6.7% 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 Frewsburg, 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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