14065 ZIP Code — Freedom, NY

Cattaraugus County, New York

ZIP code 14065 is located in Freedom, New York, within Cattaraugus County. It covers approximately 36.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,747 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14065

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,486. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 14065 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,747

population

36.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14065 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14065

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14065. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Freedom	Acceptable
Freedom	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14060 Farmersville Station (2.9 mi) 14744 Houghton (5.6 mi) 14777 Rushford (7.2 mi) 14024 Bliss (7.3 mi) 14009 Arcade (8 mi) 14042 Delevan (9.2 mi) 14717 Caneadea (9.9 mi) 14735 Fillmore (9.9 mi) 14066 Gainesville (10.9 mi) 14134 Sardinia (11.3 mi) 14536 Portageville (11.6 mi) 14737 Franklinville (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,747
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	36.47 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	42.4764
Longitude	-78.3021
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	43.6%	49.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	15.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,747

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$65,486

Median household income

$28,402

Per capita income

$110,900

Median home value

$390

Median monthly rent

93.8%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

674

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

103

20–24

113

25–34

35–44

101

45–54

55–59

114

60–64

124

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	451	25.8%
18 and over	1,296	74.2%
65 and over	277	15.9%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,686	95.8%
Two or more races	53	3%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.7%
Asian	7	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	49.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	15.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
Median income	$65,486

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 27.4%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,900
Median rent / month	$390
Owner occupied	93.8%
Renter occupied	6.2%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	67.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.6%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	19.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	44.7%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.6%
Electricity	46.4%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%
Fuel oil	7.1%
Wood	13.3%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	308	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	93	14.4%
Male householder, no spouse	126	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	118	18.3%
Households with children under 18	160	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	175	27.1%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	29.8%
Married	48.6%	45.5%
Separated	0.9%	3.0%
Widowed	2.6%	6.9%
Divorced	20.5%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 51.4%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	9.8%
Kindergarten	8	2.1%
Elementary school	224	58.0%
High school	84	21.8%
College / grad school	32	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.1%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Professional & management 10.0%

Other services 9.8%

Construction 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Public administration 7.8%

Retail trade 7.1%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	9.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	30.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	9.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 43.1%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 10.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.7%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	15.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,658	94.9%
Spanish	57	3.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	54	3.3%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,738	99.5%
Born in same state	1,738	99.5%
Born in different state	1,561	89.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	173	9.9%
Italian	137	7.8%
Arab	93	5.3%
English	40	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	8	0.5%
Polish	6	0.3%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14065

What city is ZIP code 14065 in?

ZIP code 14065 is primarily assigned to Freedom, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14065 in?

ZIP code 14065 falls within Cattaraugus County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14065 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 14065 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14065?

21% of residents in ZIP code 14065 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 14065?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 14065 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 14065 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 14065 in?

ZIP code 14065 observes the EST timezone.