ZIP Code 14744
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Houghton · Allegany County · New York
- Population
- 2,094
- Median income
- $77,750
- Median home value
- $159,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 55.5%
- Land area
- 45.1 sq mi
46/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
Median age 22.3
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 14744 vs 14777 →
| 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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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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