14740 ZIP Code — Gerry, NY

Chautauqua County, New York

ZIP code 14740 is located in Gerry, New York, within Chautauqua County. It covers approximately 25.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,112 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14740

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 $102,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,773. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 14740 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,112

population

25.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gerry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14733 Falconer (4.7 mi) 14782 Sinclairville (5.4 mi) 14747 Kennedy (5.7 mi) 14723 Cherry Creek (7.2 mi) 14726 Conewango Valley (8.1 mi) 14701 Jamestown (8.6 mi) 14718 Cassadaga (10.4 mi) 14712 Bemus Point (10.8 mi) 14750 Lakewood (11.6 mi) 14138 South Dayton (12.4 mi) 14728 Dewittville (12.7 mi) 14738 Frewsburg (13 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,112
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	25.46 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.2113
Longitude	-79.1725
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	41.8%	51.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.1%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,112

Population

People per sq mi

56.3

Median age

$64,773

Median household income

$32,422

Per capita income

$102,800

Median home value

$1,146

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

16.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

468

Housing units

19.4%

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	205	18.4%
18 and over	907	81.6%
65 and over	362	32.6%
Median age	56.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,086	96.9%
Two or more races	10	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.8%
Other race	9	0.8%
Black or African American	7	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	51.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.1%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$64,773

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 41.6%

$100k–$150k 28.0%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,800
Median rent / month	$1,146
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	28.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	38.0%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	18.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.3%
Electricity	5.4%
Propane / LP gas	28.8%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	11.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	227	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	37	8.7%
Female householder, no spouse	134	31.6%
Households with children under 18	82	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	203	47.9%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	14.0%
Married	55.8%	52.1%
Separated	4.4%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	24.4%
Divorced	7.2%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 16.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	8.2%
Kindergarten	9	4.9%
Elementary school	77	41.8%
High school	56	30.4%
College / grad school	27	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.7%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Construction 13.6%

Transportation & utilities 13.3%

Retail trade 7.7%

Professional & management 7.7%

Public administration 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 16.5%

Under 18 years 41.2%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 12.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.4%
Retirement income	42.0%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	9.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	120	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.1%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	25.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,077	96.9%
Spanish	25	2.3%
Other Indo-European	9	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	1.1%
Other languages	4	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,100	98.9%
Born in same state	1,096	98.6%
Born in different state	950	85.4%
Foreign born	4	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.1%
Not a US citizen	4	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	153	13.8%
Italian	104	9.4%
Arab	40	3.6%
English	15	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	5	0.4%
Norwegian	5	0.4%
Polish	3	0.3%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14740

What city is ZIP code 14740 in?

ZIP code 14740 is primarily assigned to Gerry, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14740 in?

ZIP code 14740 falls within Chautauqua County, New York.

Does ZIP code 14740 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 14740 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 14740 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 14740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 14740 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 14740 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14740?

17% of residents in ZIP code 14740 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 14740 in?

ZIP code 14740 observes the EST timezone.