Sherman, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14781
Chautauqua County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,225
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,625
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sherman pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14781 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14781 covers 188.6 square miles in Sherman, Chautauqua County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,225 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14781 reports a modest median household income of $61,625 (33% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,882. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,300 (62% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $838; owner occupancy is 80.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chautauqua County, so 14781 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 14781
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sherman, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14781.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14781, Sherman, 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
2,225
Population
188.6
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14781?
43.5
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
0.7%
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?
$61,625
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$29,882
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14781 ranks among New York ZIPs
Sherman, 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)
$61,625 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
920housing units
920
Total Housing Units
713
Occupied Units
207
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,300
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$838
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 14781, employing approximately 175 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,637,000.
31
Businesses
175
Employees
$5.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 25.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 9.7% |
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 14781 vs 14775 →
ZIP 14781 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14757
Mayville (14757)
3,487 residents
- 14724
Clymer (14724)
2,540 residents
- 14775
Ripley (14775)
2,537 residents
- 14781
Sherman (14781)
2,225 residents
- 14767
Panama (14767)
2,088 residents
- 14736 282
Findley Lake (14736)
282 residents
- 14722 153
Chautauqua (14722)
153 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14781 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14781 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
- 14724
Clymer (14724)
$83,063 median income
- 14767
Panama (14767)
$67,607 median income
- 14757
Mayville (14757)
$67,115 median income
- 14781
Sherman (14781)
$61,625 median income
- 14775
Ripley (14775)
$49,961 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14781 ranks #5 of 6 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 14781, 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 (2,225 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 14781 in?
ZIP code 14781 (Sherman) 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 14781?
ZIP code 14781 in Sherman, NY has a population of 2,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14781?
The median household income in ZIP 14781 is $61,625, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14781?
The median home value in ZIP 14781 is $145,300, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14781?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14781 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14781?
ZIP code 14781 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 175 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14781?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14781 are: Construction (8), Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14781?
In ZIP code 14781, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 14781?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14781 is 22.3 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 14781?
In ZIP code 14781, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14781?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14781 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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