Salamanca, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14779
Cattaraugus County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,932
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,593
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salamanca pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14779 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14779 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salamanca, Cattaraugus County, New York, home to 6,932 residents across 292.5 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14779 reports a modest median household income of $42,593 (54% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,841. The poverty rate is 22.7%, 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 $85,900 (77% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $697; owner occupancy is 59.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cattaraugus County, so 14779 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 14779
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salamanca, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14779.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Manufacturing 11
Manufacturing
11 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 14779, Salamanca, 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
6,932
Population
292.5
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14779?
40.9
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.1%
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?
$42,593
Median Household Income
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$27,841
Per Capita Income
22.7%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14779 ranks among New York ZIPs
Salamanca, 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)
$42,593 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
3,516housing units
3,516
Total Housing Units
2,906
Occupied Units
610
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,900
Median Home Value
-77% vs state ZIP avg
$697
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 139 business establishments in ZIP 14779, employing approximately 2,391 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,281,000.
139
Businesses
2,391
Employees
$110.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 37 | 26.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 6 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.9% |
| Information | 3 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 14779 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14779
Salamanca (14779)
6,932 residents
- 14755
Little Valley (14755)
2,916 residents
- 14753 1,166
Limestone (14753)
1,166 residents
- 14748 746
Kill Buck (14748)
746 residents
- 14783 320
Steamburg (14783)
320 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14779 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14779 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14755
Little Valley (14755)
$66,103 median income
- 14753
Limestone (14753)
$55,000 median income
- 14748
Kill Buck (14748)
$47,917 median income
- 14779
Salamanca (14779)
$42,593 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14779 ranks #4 of 4 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 14779, 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 (6,932 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 14779 in?
ZIP code 14779 (Salamanca) is located in Cattaraugus County, New York. Cattaraugus County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cattaraugus-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14779?
ZIP code 14779 in Salamanca, NY has a population of 6,932 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14779?
The median household income in ZIP 14779 is $42,593, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14779?
The median home value in ZIP 14779 is $85,900, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14779?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14779 is White at 67.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14779?
ZIP code 14779 has 139 business establishments employing approximately 2,391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14779?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14779 are: Retail trade (37), Accommodation and food services (17), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14779?
In ZIP code 14779, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 14779?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14779 is 17.7 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 14779?
In ZIP code 14779, approximately 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14779?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14779 is 22.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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