Houghton, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14744
Allegany County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,094
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 55.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houghton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14744 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14744 covers 45.1 square miles in Houghton, Allegany County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,094 residents on file, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14744 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,750 (16% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,586. The poverty rate is 20.7%, 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 $159,600 (58% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $958; owner occupancy is 60.0%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegany County, so 14744 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 14744
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houghton, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14744.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 14744, Houghton, 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
2,094
Population
45.1
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14744?
22.3
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
4.0%
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?
$77,750
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$19,586
Per Capita Income
20.7%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
17.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14744 ranks among New York ZIPs
Houghton, 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)
$77,750 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
560housing units
560
Total Housing Units
463
Occupied Units
97
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,600
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 14744 vs 14777 →
ZIP 14744 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14735
Fillmore (14735)
2,751 residents
- 14744
Houghton (14744)
2,094 residents
- 14065
Freedom (14065)
1,896 residents
- 14711
Belfast (14711)
1,766 residents
- 14536 687
Portageville (14536)
687 residents
- 14777 667
Rushford (14777)
667 residents
- 14717 636
Caneadea (14717)
636 residents
- 14714 487
Black Creek (14714)
487 residents
- 14060 443
Farmersville Station (14060)
443 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14744 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14744 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
- 14717
Caneadea (14717)
$83,542 median income
- 14744
Houghton (14744)
$77,750 median income
- 14130
Pike (14130)
$70,114 median income
- 14735
Fillmore (14735)
$69,891 median income
- 14711
Belfast (14711)
$65,938 median income
- 14536
Portageville (14536)
$63,125 median income
- 14060
Farmersville Station (14060)
$62,000 median income
- 14065
Freedom (14065)
$61,058 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14744 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14744, 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 (2,094 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 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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