ZIP Code 14895
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Wellsville · Allegany County · New York
- Population
- 9,616
- Median income
- $63,910
- Median home value
- $95,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.3%
- Land area
- 294.1 sq mi
33/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
▼ 66% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.9
New York
ZIP code 14895 in Wellsville, New York has a population of 9,616. The median household income is $63,910, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $95,800, 66% below the US average. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14895 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 294.1 square miles in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. The area is home to 9,616 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 14895 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14895 sits at $63,910 (31% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $32,788. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $95,800 (75% below the state average) with median rent at $709 per month, and 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14895 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegany County, so you can benchmark 14895 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 14895
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14895.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 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 14895, Wellsville, 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
9,616
Population
294.1
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14895?
47.9
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.6%
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?
$63,910
Median Household Income
-31% vs state
$32,788
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
17.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,475
Total Housing Units
3,759
Occupied Units
716
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,800
Median Home Value
-75% vs state
$709
Median Rent
1956
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
-1.1%
YoY Change (2023)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14895 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +7.4% | 148 |
| 2019 | +0.2% | 148 |
| 2020 | +10.9% | 164 |
| 2021 | -1.1% | 162 |
| 2023 | — | 214 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 230 business establishments in ZIP 14895, employing approximately 3,798 people with a combined annual payroll of $195,907,000.
230
Businesses
3,798
Employees
$195.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 38 | 16.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 16.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 21 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.9% |
| Information | 5 | 2.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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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