Chautauqua County, NY ZIP Codes
New York (NY) · 38 ZIP codes · 37 cities
38
ZIP codes
126,807
population (2021)
-6.0%
pop change since 2010
36013
FIPS code
Chautauqua County ZIP code map
About Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County is located in New York and contains 38 ZIP codes across 37 cities and communities.
The county's population was 126,807 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6% from 134,905 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Chautauqua County is 36013.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 126,807 |
| 2010 population | 134,905 |
| Change | -6.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| FIPS code | 36013 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Chautauqua County
Ashville
Bemus Point
Brocton
Cassadaga
Celoron
Chautauqua
Cherry Creek
Clymer
Dewittville
Dunkirk
Ellington
Falconer
Findley Lake
Forestville
Fredonia
Frewsburg
Gerry
Greenhurst
Irving
Jamestown
Kennedy
Lakewood
Lily Dale
Maple Springs
Mayville
Niobe
Panama
Portland
Ripley
Sheridan
Sherman
Silver Creek
Sinclairville
Stockton
Stow
Van Buren Point
Westfield
ZIP codes for Chautauqua County, NY (38)
Demographics & statistics
124,364
Population
42.5
Median age
$55,440
Median household income
$30,734
Per capita income
$121,550
Median home value
$749
Median monthly rent
79.6%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
47,290
Housing units
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3,364
Under 5
3,196
3,597
5–9
3,417
3,748
10–14
3,560
4,287
15–19
4,073
4,068
20–24
3,865
7,253
25–34
6,890
7,103
35–44
6,747
7,631
45–54
7,249
4,731
55–59
4,494
4,889
60–64
4,645
7,598
65–74
7,217
3,681
75–84
3,496
1,828
85+
1,737
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25,320 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 99,044 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 25,557 | 22.0% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.3%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Two or more races
4.1%
Other race
2.9%
Black or African American
2.5%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 110,470 | 84.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,604 | 5% |
| Two or more races | 5,405 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 3,801 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,310 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 888 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 421 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
9.6%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
13.7%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $55,440 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.4%
$50k–$100k
32.1%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k–$300k
13.5%
$300k–$500k
5.3%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,550 |
| Median rent / month | $749 |
| Owner occupied | 79.6% |
| Renter occupied | 20.4% |
| Vacant | 24.3% |
| Single-family detached | 74.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.8% |
| Mobile homes | 11.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 19.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.3% |
| Electricity | 10.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.9% |
| Fuel oil | 4.7% |
| Wood | 9.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 22,341 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4,413 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10,712 | 18.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14,755 | 21.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 13,140 | 24.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17,937 | 37.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.0% | 23.9% |
| Married | 52.3% | 53.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 10.7% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
34.8%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
13.7%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,370 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 1,347 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 11,117 | 44.1% |
| High school | 5,659 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 7,114 | 19.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Manufacturing
17.7%
Retail trade
11.2%
Construction
7.7%
Public administration
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Professional & management
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Other services
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.5%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.9% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.9% |
| Production & transportation | 19.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.0% |
| Government | 20.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.6% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
17.8%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
21.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.8% |
| Retirement income | 32.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 26.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 16.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7,588 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.5% |
| Public insurance | 46.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 117,804 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 3,755 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,431 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 958 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 247 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 121,486 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 118,266 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 93,328 | 72.1% |
| Foreign born | 3,220 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,878 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,702 | 54.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 16,271 | 13.1% |
| Italian | 14,831 | 11.9% |
| Arab | 4,459 | 3.6% |
| English | 2,676 | 2.2% |
| Polish | 612 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 420 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 395 | 0.3% |
| German | 310 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 150 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 89.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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