Ripley, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14775
Chautauqua County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,537
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,961
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ripley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14775 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14775 covers 140.2 square miles in Ripley, Chautauqua County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,537 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14775 reports a modest median household income of $49,961 (46% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,197. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,600 (70% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $677; owner occupancy is 76.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chautauqua County, so 14775 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 14775
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ripley, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14775.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 14775, Ripley, 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
2,537
Population
140.2
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14775?
41.0
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
3.4%
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?
$49,961
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$27,197
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14775 ranks among New York ZIPs
Ripley, 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)
$49,961 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
1,181housing units
1,181
Total Housing Units
967
Occupied Units
214
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,600
Median Home Value
-70% vs state ZIP avg
$677
Median Rent
1944
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 14775, employing approximately 254 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,625,000.
28
Businesses
254
Employees
$11.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 25.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.7% |
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 14775 vs 14736 →
ZIP 14775 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16428
North East (16428)
12,478 residents
- 14787
Westfield (14787)
5,121 residents
- 14775 2,537
Ripley (14775)
2,537 residents
- 14781 2,225
Sherman (14781)
2,225 residents
- 14736 282
Findley Lake (14736)
282 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14775 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14775 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14736
Findley Lake (14736)
$92,917 median income
- 16428
North East (16428)
$78,675 median income
- 14781
Sherman (14781)
$61,625 median income
- 14787
Westfield (14787)
$53,587 median income
- 14775
Ripley (14775)
$49,961 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14775 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14775, 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 (2,537 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 14775 in?
ZIP code 14775 (Ripley) 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 14775?
ZIP code 14775 in Ripley, NY has a population of 2,537 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14775?
The median household income in ZIP 14775 is $49,961, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14775?
The median home value in ZIP 14775 is $113,600, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14775?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14775 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14775?
ZIP code 14775 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14775?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14775 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14775?
In ZIP code 14775, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 14775?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14775 is 20.0 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 14775?
In ZIP code 14775, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14775?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14775 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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