14744 ZIP Code — Houghton, NY
Allegany County, New York
ZIP code 14744 is located in Houghton, New York, within Allegany County. It covers approximately 19.87 square miles and serves a population of 2,250 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716/585.
About ZIP code 14744
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $84,318.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
2,250
population
19.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14744 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14744
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14744. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Houghton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
14777 Rushford (3.7 mi)
14060 Farmersville Station (4.8 mi)
14717 Caneadea (4.8 mi)
14735 Fillmore (5.6 mi)
14065 Freedom (5.6 mi)
14711 Belfast (7.9 mi)
14714 Black Creek (9.6 mi)
14536 Portageville (10 mi)
14024 Bliss (10.3 mi)
14709 Angelica (12.4 mi)
14846 Hunt (12.7 mi)
14737 Franklinville (12.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,250 |
| Population density | 113 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.87 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4278 |
| Longitude | -78.2132 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 716/585 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.8% | 49.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.1% | 33.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 14.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.4% | 2.4% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
2,250
Population
113
People per sq mi
21.6
Median age
$84,318
Median household income
$20,174
Per capita income
$146,300
Median home value
$875
Median monthly rent
71.7%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
429
Housing units
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
57
Under 5
66
34
5–9
39
67
10–14
77
264
15–19
305
197
20–24
228
77
25–34
88
56
35–44
64
97
45–54
111
30
55–59
35
22
60–64
26
67
65–74
78
44
75–84
51
33
85+
37
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 440 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 1,810 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 310 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 21.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.5%
Black or African American
3.4%
Two or more races
1.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,125 | 93.5% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 1% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.8% | 49.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.1% | 33.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 14.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.4% | 2.4% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
0.7%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
3.6%
$35k–$50k
5.9%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
26.9%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 26.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.9% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $84,318 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
36.3%
$150k–$200k
29.7%
$200k–$300k
12.3%
$300k–$500k
4.7%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,300 |
| Median rent / month | $875 |
| Owner occupied | 71.7% |
| Renter occupied | 28.3% |
| Vacant | 20.2% |
| Single-family detached | 76.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 15.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.8% |
| 3 or more | 12.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.0% |
| Electricity | 16.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.7% |
| Fuel oil | 4.8% |
| Wood | 17.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 294 | 66.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 26 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 41 | 9.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 81 | 18.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 174 | 39.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 130 | 29.4% |
| Average household size | 3.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.1% | 60.6% |
| Married | 39.4% | 28.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 3.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
14.6%
Some college, no degree
7.9%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
26.7%
Graduate / professional
32.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 59.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 35 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 22 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 171 | 14.0% |
| High school | 106 | 8.7% |
| College / grad school | 891 | 72.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
59.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Professional & management
5.4%
Retail trade
5.0%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Construction
3.3%
Other services
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Public administration
2.2%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Finance & real estate
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.4% |
| Service | 21.5% |
| Sales & office | 13.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.9% |
| Production & transportation | 8.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.7% |
| Government | 17.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 52.7% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 28.3% |
| Work from home | 11.6% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.3 |
Poverty
All people
13.2%
Under 18 years
6.4%
18 and over
16.1%
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.1% |
| Retirement income | 27.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.0% |
| High blood pressure | 20.6% |
| High cholesterol | 22.8% |
| Diabetes | 5.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| Arthritis | 16.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 18.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.0% |
| Teeth loss | 17.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 61 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 and over | 33.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.1% |
| Public insurance | 29.1% |
| No insurance | 3.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,127 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 36 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 25 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,191 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 2,145 | 95.3% |
| Born in different state | 1,426 | 63.4% |
| Foreign born | 46 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 59 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 26 | 44.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 538 | 23.9% |
| Italian | 159 | 7.1% |
| Arab | 52 | 2.3% |
| English | 21 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 8 | 0.4% |
| German | 3 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 19.6% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14744
What city is ZIP code 14744 in?
ZIP code 14744 is primarily assigned to Houghton, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14744 in?
ZIP code 14744 falls within Allegany County, New York.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 14744?
59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14744?
The median home value in ZIP code 14744 is $146,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 14744?
ZIP code 14744 has an estimated population of 2,250 residents, with a density of 113 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 14744?
The median household income in ZIP code 14744 is $84,318, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 14744 in?
ZIP code 14744 observes the EST timezone.