PlainZIP

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
$66,622
Median income
$167,500
Median home value
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lakewood pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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 New York average), while per-capita income is $46,944. Poverty here runs at 11.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.9%. The typical home here is valued at $167,500 (56% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,197 monthly, and 65.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Chautauqua County, letting you compare 14750 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 14750?

49.2

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$66,622

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$46,944

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 14750 ranks nationally

Lakewood, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,622 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,497

Total Housing Units

2,062

Occupied Units

435

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.9%
Renter 34.1%

$167,500

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14750 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14750 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Chautauqua County

14701 standard
Jamestown, NY
Pop: 40,730
14048 standard
Dunkirk, NY
Pop: 15,072
14063 standard
Fredonia, NY
Pop: 14,870
14787 standard
Westfield, NY
Pop: 5,121
14136 standard
Silver Creek, NY
Pop: 5,033
14733 standard
Falconer, NY
Pop: 3,833

Related Areas

Chautauqua County Lakewood, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.