Friendship, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14739
Allegany County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,903
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,794
- Median income Below-median income area
- $78,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Friendship pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14739 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14739 covers 204.4 square miles in Friendship, Allegany County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,903 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14739 reports a modest median household income of $57,794 (38% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,847. The poverty rate is 26.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $78,600 (79% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $825; owner occupancy is 83.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegany County, so 14739 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 14739
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Friendship, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14739.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 14739, Friendship, 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
2,903
Population
204.4
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14739?
42.5
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
0.4%
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?
$57,794
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$26,847
Per Capita Income
26.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14739 ranks among New York ZIPs
Friendship, 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)
$57,794 13th percentile higher than 13% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,499housing units
1,499
Total Housing Units
1,122
Occupied Units
377
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$78,600
Median Home Value
-79% vs state ZIP avg
$825
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 14739, employing approximately 467 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,663,000.
22
Businesses
467
Employees
$24.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 22.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.6% |
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 14739 vs 14774 →
ZIP 14739 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14727
Cuba (14727)
5,450 residents
- 14739
Friendship (14739)
2,903 residents
- 14715
Bolivar (14715)
2,747 residents
- 14711 1,766
Belfast (14711)
1,766 residents
- 14714 487
Black Creek (14714)
487 residents
- 14707 239
Allentown (14707)
239 residents
- 14774 151
Richburg (14774)
151 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14739 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14739 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14714
Black Creek (14714)
$115,230 median income
- 14711
Belfast (14711)
$65,938 median income
- 14727
Cuba (14727)
$63,257 median income
- 14739
Friendship (14739)
$57,794 median income
- 14715
Bolivar (14715)
$55,640 median income
- 14707
Allentown (14707)
$46,250 median income
- 14774 $39,250
Richburg (14774)
$39,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14739 ranks #4 of 7 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 14739, 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 (2,903 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 14739 in?
ZIP code 14739 (Friendship) is located in Allegany County, New York. Allegany County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allegany-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14739?
ZIP code 14739 in Friendship, NY has a population of 2,903 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14739?
The median household income in ZIP 14739 is $57,794, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14739?
The median home value in ZIP 14739 is $78,600, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14739?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14739 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14739?
ZIP code 14739 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 467 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14739?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14739 are: Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14739?
In ZIP code 14739, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.9% 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 14739?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14739 is 24.5 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 14739?
In ZIP code 14739, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14739?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14739 is 26.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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