PlainZIP

Westfield, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14787

Chautauqua County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,121
47/sq mi
$53,587
Median income
$118,400
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Westfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
47
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14787 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14787 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westfield, Chautauqua County, New York, home to 5,121 residents across 108.7 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14787 reports a modest median household income of $53,587 (42% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $34,937. Poverty here runs at 12.4%, with unemployment measured at 8.3%. On housing, the median home value is $118,400 (69% below the state average) with median rent at $673 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 14787, plus 6 more within Chautauqua County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 14787

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westfield, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14787.

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 14787, Westfield, 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

5,121

Population

108.7

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14787?

48.4

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$53,587

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$34,937

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 14787 ranks nationally

Westfield, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,587 19th percentile higher than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,756

Total Housing Units

2,312

Occupied Units

444

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$118,400

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$673

Median Rent

1947

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

+27.6%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14787 have increased 27.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +11.9% 150
2020 -3.8% 144
2021 +12.6% 162
2022 +27.6% 207
2024 – 203

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 143 business establishments in ZIP 14787, employing approximately 1,168 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,982,000.

143

Businesses

1,168

Employees

$54.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 24 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 21 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 20 14.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 10.5%
Construction 14 9.8%
Manufacturing 11 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 9 6.3%
Finance and insurance 7 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.2%
Information 5 3.5%
Wholesale trade 3 2.1%

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 14787 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 14787 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 14787 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 14787 ranks #3 of 5 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
14757 Mayville, NY 3,487 6.2 mi
14769 Portland, NY 919 6.2 mi
14716 Brocton, NY 3,104 8.3 mi
14775 Ripley, NY 2,537 8.4 mi
14722 Chautauqua, NY 153 8.8 mi
14756 Maple Springs, NY 110 10.9 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
14136 standard
Silver Creek, NY
Pop: 5,033
14750 standard
Lakewood, NY
Pop: 4,426
14733 standard
Falconer, NY
Pop: 3,833

Related Areas

Chautauqua County Westfield, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14787 in? ▼
ZIP code 14787 (Westfield) 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 14787? ▼
ZIP code 14787 in Westfield, NY has a population of 5,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14787? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14787 is $53,587, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14787? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14787 is $118,400, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14787? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14787 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14787? ▼
ZIP code 14787 has 143 business establishments employing approximately 1,168 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14787? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14787 are: Retail trade (24), Accommodation and food services (21), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14787? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14787 increased by 27.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 14787? ▼
In ZIP code 14787, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 14787? ▼
In ZIP code 14787, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14787? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14787 is 12.4% 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.