Scio, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14880
Allegany County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,668
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scio pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14880 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14880 covers 142.6 square miles in Scio, Allegany County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,668 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14880 reports a modest median household income of $58,750 (36% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,115. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,400 (69% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $827; owner occupancy is 89.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegany County, so 14880 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 14880
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scio, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14880.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 14880, Scio, 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
1,668
Population
142.6
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14880?
53.6
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$58,750
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$32,115
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14880 ranks among New York ZIPs
Scio, 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)
$58,750 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
957housing units
957
Total Housing Units
753
Occupied Units
204
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,400
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$827
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 14880, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,485,000.
22
Businesses
130
Employees
$4.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 18.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.6% |
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 14880 vs 14813 →
ZIP 14880 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14895
Wellsville (14895)
9,616 residents
- 14813 2,520
Belmont (14813)
2,520 residents
- 14880 1,668
Scio (14880)
1,668 residents
- 14804 1,479
Almond (14804)
1,479 residents
- 14707 239
Allentown (14707)
239 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14880 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14880 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
- 14895
Wellsville (14895)
$63,910 median income
- 14813
Belmont (14813)
$63,750 median income
- 14880
Scio (14880)
$58,750 median income
- 14707
Allentown (14707)
$46,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14880 ranks #4 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 14880, 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 (1,668 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 14880 in?
ZIP code 14880 (Scio) 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 14880?
ZIP code 14880 in Scio, NY has a population of 1,668 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14880?
The median household income in ZIP 14880 is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14880?
The median home value in ZIP 14880 is $115,400, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14880?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14880 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14880?
ZIP code 14880 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14880?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14880 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14880?
In ZIP code 14880, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 14880?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14880 is 21.8 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 14880?
In ZIP code 14880, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14880?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14880 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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