14731 ZIP Code — Ellicottville, NY

Cattaraugus County, New York

ZIP code 14731 is located in Ellicottville, New York, within Cattaraugus County. It covers approximately 45.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,220 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14731

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $255,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,688. 45% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 14731 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,220

population

45.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14731 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14731

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14731. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ellicottville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14171 West Valley (7 mi) 14741 Great Valley (7.1 mi) 14101 Machias (7.4 mi) 14729 East Otto (7.8 mi) 14755 Little Valley (8.5 mi) 14719 Cattaraugus (11 mi) 14748 Kill Buck (11.2 mi) 14737 Franklinville (11.5 mi) 14042 Delevan (14.1 mi) 14779 Salamanca (14.1 mi) 14743 Hinsdale (14.3 mi) 14706 Allegany (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,220
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	45.45 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	42.3075
Longitude	-78.6531
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	716

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	49.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	15.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.9%	2.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,220

Population

People per sq mi

56.3

Median age

$64,688

Median household income

$41,267

Per capita income

$255,100

Median home value

$689

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

2,388

Housing units

36.7%

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

149

65–74

135

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	171	14.0%
18 and over	1,049	86.0%
65 and over	374	30.7%
Median age	56.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Two or more races 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,205	98.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.6%
Two or more races	7	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	49.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	15.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.9%	2.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$64,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 31.4%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$500k–$1M 11.9%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$255,100
Median rent / month	$689
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	76.6%
Single-family detached	52.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	5.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	26.6%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	19.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	37.8%
2 vehicles	44.1%
3 or more	15.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.7%
Electricity	14.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.7%
Fuel oil	6.2%
Wood	14.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	301	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	18	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	110	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	156	26.7%
Households with children under 18	112	19.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	253	43.2%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	25.6%
Married	64.3%	58.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	7.0%
Divorced	8.9%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 18.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	36.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	15.0%
Kindergarten	8	4.4%
Elementary school	46	25.6%
High school	55	30.6%
College / grad school	44	24.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.7%

Construction 12.5%

Retail trade 8.6%

Professional & management 8.1%

Public administration 7.9%

Other services 7.5%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.4%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.0%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.4%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 2.4%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 12.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.8%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	19.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	48.9%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,157	94.8%
Spanish	7	0.6%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,162	95.2%
Born in same state	1,151	94.3%
Born in different state	995	81.6%
Foreign born	11	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	58	4.8%
Not a US citizen	45	77.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	342	28%
French	192	15.7%
English	29	2.4%
Arab	25	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	1.3%
German	13	1.1%
Dutch	3	0.2%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.0%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14731

What city is ZIP code 14731 in?

ZIP code 14731 is primarily assigned to Ellicottville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14731 in?

ZIP code 14731 falls within Cattaraugus County, New York.

Does ZIP code 14731 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 14731 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 14731 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 14731 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 14731 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 14731 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 14731?

ZIP code 14731 has an estimated population of 1,220 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 14731 in?

ZIP code 14731 observes the EST timezone.