14738 ZIP Code — Frewsburg, NY

Chautauqua County, New York

ZIP code 14738 is located in Frewsburg, New York, within Chautauqua County. It covers approximately 64.98 square miles and serves a population of 3,542 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14738

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 $132,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,194. 43% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 14738 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,542

population

64.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14738 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14738

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14738. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Frewsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14747 Kennedy (7.5 mi) 16345 Russell (7.8 mi) 14772 Randolph (8.8 mi) 14733 Falconer (10.1 mi) 14701 Jamestown (11.9 mi) 14779 Salamanca (12.6 mi) 14740 Gerry (13 mi) 16365 Warren (14.5 mi) 14726 Conewango Valley (14.7 mi) 14750 Lakewood (15.4 mi) 16366 Warren (15.5 mi) 16367 Warren (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,542
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	64.98 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	42.0527
Longitude	-79.0355
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	50.1%	51.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.1%	2.1%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,542

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$69,194

Median household income

$28,318

Per capita income

$132,800

Median home value

$896

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

1,649

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

111

5–9

103

10–14

112

15–19

105

20–24

209

25–34

196

297

35–44

278

194

45–54

182

226

55–59

212

60–64

250

65–74

234

128

75–84

120

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	650	18.4%
18 and over	2,892	81.6%
65 and over	735	20.8%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Two or more races 1.9%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,470	96%
Hispanic or Latino	71	2%
Two or more races	69	1.9%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.1%	51.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.1%	2.1%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	24.1%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$69,194

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,800
Median rent / month	$896
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	23.6%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	13.0%
1939 or earlier	18.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	51.1%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.7%
Electricity	4.3%
Propane / LP gas	32.7%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	746	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	171	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	166	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	280	20.5%
Households with children under 18	333	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	594	43.6%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	33.6%
Married	47.8%	49.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	1.0%	10.3%
Divorced	12.3%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	3.9%
Kindergarten	62	9.4%
Elementary school	322	48.9%
High school	207	31.4%
College / grad school	42	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.5%

Manufacturing 19.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Construction 8.7%

Retail trade 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Professional & management 5.2%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Other services 2.5%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	24.7%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 28.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	40.6%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	251	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	18.8%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,428	96.8%
Spanish	25	0.7%
Other Indo-European	24	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,475	98.1%
Born in same state	3,456	97.6%
Born in different state	2,463	69.5%
Foreign born	19	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	67	1.9%
Not a US citizen	52	77.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	308	8.7%
French	283	8%
Arab	104	2.9%
Polish	58	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	0.8%
Norwegian	10	0.3%
Irish	2	0.1%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14738

What city is ZIP code 14738 in?

ZIP code 14738 is primarily assigned to Frewsburg, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14738 in?

ZIP code 14738 falls within Chautauqua County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14738 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 14738 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14738 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 14738 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14738?

The median home value in ZIP code 14738 is $132,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 14738?

ZIP code 14738 has an estimated population of 3,542 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 14738 in?

ZIP code 14738 observes the EST timezone.