14729 ZIP Code — East Otto, NY

Cattaraugus County, New York

ZIP code 14729 is located in East Otto, New York, within Cattaraugus County. It covers approximately 29.68 square miles and serves a population of 813 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14729

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 $155,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750.

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 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 14729 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

813

population

29.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14729 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14729

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Otto	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14171 West Valley (5.2 mi) 14719 Cattaraugus (7.8 mi) 14731 Ellicottville (7.8 mi) 14070 Gowanda (8.5 mi) 14141 Springville (8.9 mi) 14034 Collins (9.1 mi) 14101 Machias (9.4 mi) 14755 Little Valley (10.8 mi) 14055 East Concord (11.9 mi) 14041 Dayton (12.2 mi) 14091 Lawtons (12.7 mi) 14042 Delevan (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	813
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	29.68 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	42.4028
Longitude	-78.7352
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	37.9%	49.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	15.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

813

Population

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$33,220

Per capita income

$155,500

Median home value

$789

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

457

Housing units

17.6%

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	163	20.0%
18 and over	650	80.0%
65 and over	99	12.2%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Black or African American 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1.1%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	792	96.2%
Black or African American	11	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1.2%
Other race	9	1.1%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	49.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	15.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	20.5%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 27.9%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,500
Median rent / month	$789
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	31.6%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	35.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.7%
Electricity	9.4%
Propane / LP gas	33.0%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	14.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	156	43.2%
Cohabiting couple	41	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	104	28.8%
Female householder, no spouse	60	16.6%
Households with children under 18	103	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	19.1%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.4%	38.5%
Married	40.8%	51.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.6%	3.2%
Divorced	6.1%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 48.2%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	17.0%
Kindergarten	16	9.4%
Elementary school	70	40.9%
High school	41	24.0%
College / grad school	15	8.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Professional & management 15.4%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Retail trade 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Other services 7.4%

Construction 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Public administration 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Information 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	18.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.0%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	43.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	775	95.3%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	805	99.0%
Born in same state	805	99.0%
Born in different state	685	84.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.0%
Not a US citizen	4	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	133	16.4%
French	64	7.9%
Irish	47	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	42	5.2%
German	7	0.9%
English	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14729

What city is ZIP code 14729 in?

ZIP code 14729 is primarily assigned to East Otto, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14729 in?

ZIP code 14729 falls within Cattaraugus County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14729 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 14729 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14729?

The median home value in ZIP code 14729 is $155,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 14729?

ZIP code 14729 has an estimated population of 813 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 14729?

The median household income in ZIP code 14729 is $68,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 14729 in?

ZIP code 14729 observes the EST timezone.