Lakewood, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14750
Chautauqua County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,426
- 154/sq mi High-density area
- $66,622
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lakewood pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 154
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14750 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14750 covers 28.7 square miles in Lakewood, Chautauqua County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,426 residents on file, a density of 154 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14750 reports a modest median household income of $66,622 (28% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,944. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $167,500 (56% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,197; owner occupancy is 65.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chautauqua County, so 14750 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 14750
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lakewood, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14750.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 19
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Finance and insurance 15
Finance and insurance
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 13
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 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 14750, Lakewood, 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
4,426
Population
28.7
Area (sq mi)
154
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14750?
49.2
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
2.8%
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?
$66,622
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$46,944
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 14750 ranks among New York ZIPs
Lakewood, 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)
$66,622 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
2,497housing units
2,497
Total Housing Units
2,062
Occupied Units
435
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,500
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$1,197
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.1%
YoY Change (2023)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14750 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +23.1% | 172 |
| 2020 | -2.1% | 168 |
| 2021 | +19.0% | 201 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 228 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 235 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 190 business establishments in ZIP 14750, employing approximately 6,449 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,026,000.
190
Businesses
6,449
Employees
$308.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 57 | 30.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 12 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.1% |
| Information | 4 | 2.1% |
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 14750 vs 14742 →
ZIP 14750 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14701
Jamestown (14701)
40,730 residents
- 14750 4,426
Lakewood (14750)
4,426 residents
- 14710 3,540
Ashville (14710)
3,540 residents
- 14712 3,342
Bemus Point (14712)
3,342 residents
- 16350 2,737
Sugar Grove (16350)
2,737 residents
- 16402 956
Bear Lake (16402)
956 residents
- 14720 675
Celoron (14720)
675 residents
- 14742 314
Greenhurst (14742)
314 residents
- 14722 153
Chautauqua (14722)
153 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14750 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14750 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14712
Bemus Point (14712)
$86,083 median income
- 14742
Greenhurst (14742)
$78,750 median income
- 16350
Sugar Grove (16350)
$69,792 median income
- 14750
Lakewood (14750)
$66,622 median income
- 14710
Ashville (14710)
$66,120 median income
- 16402
Bear Lake (16402)
$54,213 median income
- 14720
Celoron (14720)
$51,875 median income
- 14701
Jamestown (14701)
$49,685 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14750 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14742 | Greenhurst, NY | 314 | 3.0 mi |
| 14701 | Jamestown, NY | 40,730 | 3.7 mi |
| 14720 | Celoron, NY | 675 | 3.2 mi |
| 14710 | Ashville, NY | 3,540 | 4.8 mi |
| 16350 | Sugar Grove, PA | 2,737 | 7.9 mi |
| 14712 | Bemus Point, NY | 3,342 | 7.3 mi |
| 16312 | Chandlers Valley, PA | 25 | 10.3 mi |
| 14756 | Maple Springs, NY | 110 | 9.4 mi |
| 16402 | Bear Lake, PA | 956 | 10.9 mi |
| 14722 | Chautauqua, NY | 153 | 11.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14750, 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 (4,426 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 14750 in?
ZIP code 14750 (Lakewood) 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 14750?
ZIP code 14750 in Lakewood, NY has a population of 4,426 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14750?
The median household income in ZIP 14750 is $66,622, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14750?
The median home value in ZIP 14750 is $167,500, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14750?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14750 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14750?
ZIP code 14750 has 190 business establishments employing approximately 6,449 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14750?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14750 are: Retail trade (57), Accommodation and food services (28), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14750?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14750 increased by 3.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14750?
In ZIP code 14750, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14750?
In ZIP code 14750, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14750?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14750 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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