14739 ZIP Code — Friendship, NY

Allegany County, New York

ZIP code 14739 is located in Friendship, New York, within Allegany County. It covers approximately 81.07 square miles and serves a population of 2,627 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 585.

About ZIP code 14739

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 $65,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,922. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 14739 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,627

population

81.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14739 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14739

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14739. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Friendship	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14714 Black Creek (6.8 mi) 14727 Cuba (7.1 mi) 14711 Belfast (8.6 mi) 14715 Bolivar (8.9 mi) 14813 Belmont (9.8 mi) 14880 Scio (10.2 mi) 14717 Caneadea (11.1 mi) 14754 Little Genesee (11.9 mi) 14770 Portville (12.7 mi) 14743 Hinsdale (13.1 mi) 14777 Rushford (13.1 mi) 14709 Angelica (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,627
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	81.07 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	42.2017
Longitude	-78.1601
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	585

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	49.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	33.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	14.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,627

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$48,922

Median household income

$24,061

Per capita income

$65,600

Median home value

$829

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

28.2%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

1,389

Housing units

10.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

105

10–14

105

15–19

20–24

143

25–34

144

141

35–44

142

159

45–54

159

101

55–59

102

60–64

193

65–74

193

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	628	23.9%
18 and over	1,999	76.1%
65 and over	563	21.4%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Black or African American 1.2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,550	96.5%
Black or African American	33	1.2%
Two or more races	33	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.3%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	49.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	33.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	14.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$48,922

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.9%

$50k–$100k 44.4%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$65,600
Median rent / month	$829
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	32.4%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	21.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	33.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	44.7%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	43.6%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	12.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.7%
Electricity	7.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Fuel oil	6.8%
Wood	19.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	487	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	92	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	224	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	238	22.9%
Households with children under 18	245	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	405	38.9%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	22.8%
Married	49.2%	44.4%
Separated	1.5%	3.7%
Widowed	3.7%	7.6%
Divorced	11.1%	21.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	5.0%
Kindergarten	48	8.8%
Elementary school	297	54.5%
High school	130	23.9%
College / grad school	43	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.7%

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Retail trade 12.6%

Construction 7.8%

Other services 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Public administration 3.4%

Professional & management 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	30.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 28.2%

Under 18 years 61.9%

18 and over 17.9%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 73.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	34.9%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	299	15.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	14.2%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,470	94.0%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,622	99.8%
Born in same state	2,616	99.6%
Born in different state	2,214	84.3%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	427	16.3%
French	329	12.5%
English	114	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	106	4%
Irish	14	0.5%
German	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	83.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14739

What city is ZIP code 14739 in?

ZIP code 14739 is primarily assigned to Friendship, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14739 in?

ZIP code 14739 falls within Allegany County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14739?

28% of residents in ZIP code 14739 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 14739?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 14739 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 14739 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14739 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 14739 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 14739 in?

ZIP code 14739 observes the EST timezone.