14712 ZIP Code — Bemus Point, NY

Chautauqua County, New York

ZIP code 14712 is located in Bemus Point, New York, within Chautauqua County. It covers approximately 25.78 square miles and serves a population of 3,089 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14712

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($74,464) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 14712 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,089

population

25.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14712 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14712

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14712. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bemus Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14750 Lakewood (5.7 mi) 14710 Ashville (6.2 mi) 14728 Dewittville (6.7 mi) 14701 Jamestown (7.6 mi) 14757 Mayville (8 mi) 14782 Sinclairville (9.2 mi) 14733 Falconer (9.7 mi) 14767 Panama (10.1 mi) 14784 Stockton (10.2 mi) 14740 Gerry (10.8 mi) 14781 Sherman (12 mi) 14718 Cassadaga (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,089
Population density	120 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	25.78 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	42.1687
Longitude	-79.3750
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	716

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	51.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	31.4%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.1%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,089

Population

120

People per sq mi

56.9

Median age

$74,464

Median household income

$51,820

Per capita income

$203,300

Median home value

$785

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

2,115

Housing units

30.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

130

15–19

116

20–24

116

25–34

103

160

35–44

143

111

45–54

148

55–59

133

169

60–64

151

365

65–74

326

153

75–84

136

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	434	14.0%
18 and over	2,655	86.0%
65 and over	1,100	35.6%
Median age	56.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,968	94%
Two or more races	77	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	68	2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	13	0.4%
Asian	11	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.3%
Other race	7	0.2%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	51.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	31.4%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.1%	11.5%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	16.6%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$74,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

$500k–$1M 9.5%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,300
Median rent / month	$785
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	37.3%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	20.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	31.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.7%
Electricity	1.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
Fuel oil	9.9%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	801	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	26	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	298	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	296	20.8%
Households with children under 18	289	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	727	51.2%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	15.3%
Married	56.8%	60.2%
Separated	0.7%	0.4%
Widowed	10.4%	20.5%
Divorced	6.9%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 17.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	30.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	19	3.9%
Elementary school	166	34.1%
High school	137	28.1%
College / grad school	165	33.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Retail trade 17.0%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Finance & real estate 9.6%

Other services 7.7%

Professional & management 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Construction 4.8%

Public administration 4.3%

Information 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.7%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	30.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	3.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.8%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 6.9%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.6%
Retirement income	52.3%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	270	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.1%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,976	96.3%
Spanish	33	1.1%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	28	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,064	99.2%
Born in same state	3,038	98.3%
Born in different state	2,332	75.5%
Foreign born	26	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	25	0.8%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	761	24.6%
Italian	553	17.9%
Arab	103	3.3%
English	93	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	47	1.5%
German	9	0.3%
Irish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	88.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14712

What city is ZIP code 14712 in?

ZIP code 14712 is primarily assigned to Bemus Point, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14712 in?

ZIP code 14712 falls within Chautauqua County, New York.

Does ZIP code 14712 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 14712 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 14712 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 14712 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 14712 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 14712 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14712 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 14712 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 14712 in?

ZIP code 14712 observes the EST timezone.