14715 ZIP Code — Bolivar, NY

Allegany County, New York

ZIP code 14715 is located in Bolivar, New York, within Allegany County. It covers approximately 45.66 square miles and serves a population of 2,579 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 585.

About ZIP code 14715

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 $74,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,177. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 14715 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,579

population

45.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14715 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14715

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14715. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bolivar	Acceptable
Bolivar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14754 Little Genesee (3.6 mi) 14721 Ceres (7.1 mi) 14770 Portville (7.6 mi) 14739 Friendship (8.9 mi) 14895 Wellsville (10.8 mi) 16748 Shinglehouse (11.3 mi) 14880 Scio (11.8 mi) 14727 Cuba (12.9 mi) 14760 Olean (13.6 mi) 14813 Belmont (14.7 mi) 16731 Eldred (14.9 mi) 14714 Black Creek (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,579
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	45.66 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.0724
Longitude	-78.1514
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	585

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	49.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	33.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	14.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,579

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$47,177

Median household income

$25,942

Per capita income

$74,600

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

1,046

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

154

25–34

152

173

35–44

171

164

45–54

163

55–59

60–64

149

65–74

147

102

75–84

100

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	496	19.2%
18 and over	2,083	80.8%
65 and over	557	21.6%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 0.8%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,537	98.3%
Two or more races	21	0.8%
Black or African American	14	0.5%
Asian	3	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	49.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	33.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	14.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$47,177

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 51.2%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,600
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	38.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	14.2%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.1%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	13.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	486	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	92	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	191	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	267	25.8%
Households with children under 18	272	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	389	37.5%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	21.3%
Married	48.6%	45.9%
Separated	3.7%	1.9%
Widowed	6.2%	15.0%
Divorced	8.5%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	4.6%
Kindergarten	15	3.3%
Elementary school	216	47.2%
High school	133	29.0%
College / grad school	73	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%

Manufacturing 21.0%

Retail trade 14.6%

Construction 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Other services 4.2%

Public administration 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Information 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Professional & management 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 29.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	242	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,438	94.5%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,568	99.6%
Born in same state	2,565	99.5%
Born in different state	2,104	81.6%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.4%
Not a US citizen	8	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	439	17%
French	387	15%
Arab	152	5.9%
English	20	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	0.2%
Dutch	5	0.2%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14715

What city is ZIP code 14715 in?

ZIP code 14715 is primarily assigned to Bolivar, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14715 in?

ZIP code 14715 falls within Allegany County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14715?

19% of residents in ZIP code 14715 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14715 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 14715 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 14715 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 14715 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14715?

The median home value in ZIP code 14715 is $74,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 14715 in?

ZIP code 14715 observes the EST timezone.