Alfred, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14802
Allegany County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,135
- 1,535/sq mi High-density area
- $40,489
- Median income Below-median income area
- $170,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 71.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alfred pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,535
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14802 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14802 covers 2.7 square miles in Alfred, Allegany County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,135 residents on file, a density of 1,535 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14802 reports a modest median household income of $40,489 (56% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $12,877. Economic pressure is pronounced: 37.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $170,800 (55% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $895; owner occupancy is 48.5%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegany County, so 14802 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 14802
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alfred, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14802.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Information 3
Information
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
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 14802, Alfred, 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
4,135
Population
2.7
Area (sq mi)
1,535
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14802?
20.2
Median Age
56.0%
Male
44.0%
Female
8.0%
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?
$40,489
Median Household Income
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$12,877
Per Capita Income
37.6%
Poverty Rate
16.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 14802 ranks among New York ZIPs
Alfred, 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)
$40,489 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
737housing units
737
Total Housing Units
686
Occupied Units
51
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,800
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$895
Median Rent
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 14802, employing approximately 1,966 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,512,000.
35
Businesses
1,966
Employees
$50.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 25.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 17.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 11.4% |
| Information | 3 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.6% |
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 14802 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14843
Hornell (14843)
13,043 residents
- 14802 4,135
Alfred (14802)
4,135 residents
- 14806 2,269
Andover (14806)
2,269 residents
- 14804 1,479
Almond (14804)
1,479 residents
- 14803 1,174
Alfred Station (14803)
1,174 residents
- 14839 793
Greenwood (14839)
793 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14802 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14802 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14804
Almond (14804)
$83,173 median income
- 14839
Greenwood (14839)
$79,861 median income
- 14806
Andover (14806)
$74,688 median income
- 14843
Hornell (14843)
$57,874 median income
- 14803
Alfred Station (14803)
$51,694 median income
- 14802
Alfred (14802)
$40,489 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14802 ranks #6 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 14802, 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 (4,135 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 14802 in?
ZIP code 14802 (Alfred) is located in Allegany County, New York. Allegany County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allegany-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14802?
ZIP code 14802 in Alfred, NY has a population of 4,135 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14802?
The median household income in ZIP 14802 is $40,489, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14802?
The median home value in ZIP 14802 is $170,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14802?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14802 is White at 70.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14802?
ZIP code 14802 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 1,966 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14802?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14802 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Retail trade (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14802?
In ZIP code 14802, 80.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.0% 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 14802?
In ZIP code 14802, approximately 48.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14802?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14802 is 37.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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