ZIP Code 14787
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Westfield · Chautauqua County · New York
- Population
- 5,121
- Median income
- $53,587
- Median home value
- $118,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.9%
- Land area
- 108.7 sq mi
47/sq mi
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
▼ 57% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.4
New York
ZIP code 14787 in Westfield, New York has a population of 5,121. The median household income is $53,587, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $118,400, 57% below the US average. 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14787 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.7 square miles in Westfield, Chautauqua County, New York. The area is home to 5,121 residents, producing a population density of 47 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14787 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14787 sits at $53,587 (42% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $34,937. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 14787 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chautauqua County, so you can benchmark 14787 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 14787
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14787.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 14787?
48.4
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.6%
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?
$53,587
Median Household Income
-42% vs state
$34,937
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,756
Total Housing Units
2,312
Occupied Units
444
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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