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 Moderate-density area
- $53,587
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,937. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,400 (69% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $673; owner occupancy is 71.8%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chautauqua County, so 14787 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 14787
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westfield, NY
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$34,937
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 14787 ranks among New York ZIPs
Westfield, 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)
$53,587 8th percentile higher than 8% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,756housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 14787 vs 14757 →
ZIP 14787 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14787
Westfield (14787)
5,121 residents
- 14757
Mayville (14757)
3,487 residents
- 14716
Brocton (14716)
3,104 residents
- 14775
Ripley (14775)
2,537 residents
- 14769 919
Portland (14769)
919 residents
- 14722 153
Chautauqua (14722)
153 residents
- 14756 110
Maple Springs (14756)
110 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14787 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14787 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14757
Mayville (14757)
$67,115 median income
- 14716
Brocton (14716)
$60,278 median income
- 14787
Westfield (14787)
$53,587 median income
- 14775
Ripley (14775)
$49,961 median income
- 14769
Portland (14769)
$49,267 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14787, 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 (5,121 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 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.
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