ZIP Code 14744

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Houghton · Allegany County · New York

Population
2,094

46/sq mi

Median income
$77,750

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$159,600

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
55.5%

Median age 22.3

Land area
45.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14744 in Houghton, New York has a population of 2,094. The median household income is $77,750, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $159,600, 43% below the US average. 55.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14744 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.1 square miles in Houghton, Allegany County, New York. The area is home to 2,094 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 14744 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14744 sits at $77,750 (16% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $19,586. The poverty rate stands at 20.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $159,600 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $958 per month, and 60.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14744 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegany County, so you can benchmark 14744 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 14744

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14744.

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 14744, Houghton, 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

2,094

Population

45.1

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14744?

22.3

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$77,750

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$19,586

Per Capita Income

20.7%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

17.0 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 71.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.5%

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

What does housing look like?

560

Total Housing Units

463

Occupied Units

97

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$159,600

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$958

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 17 business establishments in ZIP 14744, employing approximately 755 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,583,000.

17

Businesses

755

Employees

$20.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 17.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 17.6%

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
14777 Rushford, NY 667 3.3 mi
14717 Caneadea, NY 636 4.3 mi
14060 Farmersville Station, NY 443 5.2 mi
14735 Fillmore, NY 2,751 6.1 mi
14714 Black Creek, NY 487 9.2 mi
14065 Freedom, NY 1,896 6.9 mi
14711 Belfast, NY 1,766 8.1 mi
14130 Pike, NY 265 9.8 mi
14536 Portageville, NY 687 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14744 in?
ZIP code 14744 (Houghton) 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 14744?
ZIP code 14744 in Houghton, NY has a population of 2,094 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14744?
The median household income in ZIP 14744 is $77,750, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14744?
The median home value in ZIP 14744 is $159,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14744?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14744 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14744?
ZIP code 14744 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 755 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14744?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14744 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3), Accommodation and food services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14744?
In ZIP code 14744, 71.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.5% 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 14744?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14744 is 17.0 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 14744?
In ZIP code 14744, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14744?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14744 is 20.7% 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 Houghton, 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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