Alfred Station, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14803
Allegany County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,174
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,694
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 45.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alfred Station pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14803 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14803 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alfred Station, Allegany County, New York, home to just 1,174 residents across 64.5 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14803 reports a modest median household income of $51,694 (44% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,547. Economic pressure is pronounced: 33.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,600 (63% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $810; owner occupancy is 78.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegany County, so 14803 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 14803
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alfred Station, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14803.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
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 14803, Alfred Station, 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
1,174
Population
64.5
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14803?
30.7
Median Age
39.1%
Male
60.9%
Female
1.1%
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?
$51,694
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$28,547
Per Capita Income
33.0%
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14803 ranks among New York ZIPs
Alfred Station, 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)
$51,694 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
724housing units
724
Total Housing Units
619
Occupied Units
105
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,600
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$810
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 24 business establishments in ZIP 14803, employing approximately 198 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,986,000.
24
Businesses
198
Employees
$8.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 20.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.5% |
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 14803 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 14803 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14803 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 14803 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 14803, 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 (1,174 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 14803 in?
ZIP code 14803 (Alfred Station) 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 14803?
ZIP code 14803 in Alfred Station, NY has a population of 1,174 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14803?
The median household income in ZIP 14803 is $51,694, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14803?
The median home value in ZIP 14803 is $140,600, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14803?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14803 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14803?
ZIP code 14803 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14803?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14803 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (4), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14803?
In ZIP code 14803, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.6% 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 14803?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14803 is 18.6 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 14803?
In ZIP code 14803, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14803?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14803 is 33.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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