14836 ZIP Code — Dalton, NY

Livingston County, New York

ZIP code 14836 is located in Dalton, New York, within Livingston County. It covers approximately 30.32 square miles and serves a population of 835 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 585.

About ZIP code 14836

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 $92,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,026. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 14836 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

835

population

30.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dalton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14884 Swain (2.6 mi) 14846 Hunt (4.7 mi) 14822 Canaseraga (6.3 mi) 14517 Nunda (6.6 mi) 14536 Portageville (8.8 mi) 14735 Fillmore (10.1 mi) 14427 Castile (10.6 mi) 14709 Angelica (11.1 mi) 14437 Dansville (11.1 mi) 14807 Arkport (12 mi) 14510 Mount Morris (12.8 mi) 14804 Almond (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	835
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	30.32 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	42.5046
Longitude	-77.9237
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	20.7%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	52.4%	34.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	21.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

835

Population

People per sq mi

55.2

Median age

$69,026

Median household income

$39,311

Per capita income

$92,700

Median home value

$720

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

476

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	84	10.1%
18 and over	751	89.9%
65 and over	220	26.3%
Median age	55.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	790	93.2%
Two or more races	45	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	13	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.7%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	52.4%	34.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	21.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 0.9%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 38.6%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	0.9%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	38.6%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
Median income	$69,026

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 46.4%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,700
Median rent / month	$720
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.9%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	16.9%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	34.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	48.5%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.9%
Electricity	4.7%
Propane / LP gas	16.0%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	17.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	188	42.4%
Cohabiting couple	39	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	127	28.7%
Female householder, no spouse	89	20.1%
Households with children under 18	40	9.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	158	35.7%
Average household size	1.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	18.8%
Married	45.1%	52.8%
Separated	0.5%	9.6%
Widowed	4.7%	7.6%
Divorced	9.1%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 47.8%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	5.6%
Kindergarten	7	7.8%
Elementary school	37	41.1%
High school	28	31.1%
College / grad school	13	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.9%

Manufacturing 19.7%

Construction 16.5%

Other services 6.4%

Retail trade 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Public administration 2.7%

Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.1%
Government	30.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.7%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.1

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	40.4%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.4%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	815	97.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	825	98.8%
Born in same state	825	98.8%
Born in different state	759	90.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.2%
Not a US citizen	2	20.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	134	16%
Italian	92	11%
Arab	35	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	3.6%
German	19	2.3%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.1%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14836

What city is ZIP code 14836 in?

ZIP code 14836 is primarily assigned to Dalton, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14836 in?

ZIP code 14836 falls within Livingston County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14836 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 14836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14836 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 14836 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 14836 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 14836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14836?

The median home value in ZIP code 14836 is $92,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 14836 in?

ZIP code 14836 observes the EST timezone.