ZIP Code 14895

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Wellsville · Allegany County · New York

Population
9,616

33/sq mi

Median income
$63,910

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$95,800

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.3%

Median age 47.9

Land area
294.1 sq mi

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14895?

47.9

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%

$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)

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
14707 Allentown, NY 239 6.3 mi
14880 Scio, NY 1,668 7.2 mi
14708 Alma, NY 183 7.7 mi
14897 Whitesville, NY 980 8.1 mi
16923 Genesee, PA 1,470 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14895 in?
ZIP code 14895 (Wellsville) 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 14895?
ZIP code 14895 in Wellsville, NY has a population of 9,616 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14895?
The median household income in ZIP 14895 is $63,910, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14895?
The median home value in ZIP 14895 is $95,800, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14895?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14895 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14895?
ZIP code 14895 has 230 business establishments employing approximately 3,798 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14895?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14895 are: Retail trade (38), Other services (except public administration) (38), Health care and social assistance (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14895?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14895 decreased by 1.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 14895?
In ZIP code 14895, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 14895?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14895 is 17.6 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 14895?
In ZIP code 14895, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14895?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14895 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wellsville, NY

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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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