14101 ZIP Code — Machias, NY

Cattaraugus County, New York

ZIP code 14101 is located in Machias, New York, within Cattaraugus County. It covers approximately 45.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,843 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14101

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,500. 49% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 14101 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,843

population

45.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14101 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14101

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Machias	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14171 West Valley (4.5 mi) 14042 Delevan (6.8 mi) 14737 Franklinville (7 mi) 14731 Ellicottville (7.4 mi) 14729 East Otto (9.4 mi) 14134 Sardinia (10.2 mi) 14741 Great Valley (11.8 mi) 14141 Springville (12.1 mi) 14055 East Concord (12.2 mi) 14030 Chaffee (12.2 mi) 14060 Farmersville Station (13 mi) 14065 Freedom (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,843
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	45.63 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	42.3837
Longitude	-78.5522
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	48.5%	49.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	15.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,843

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$62,500

Median household income

$28,216

Per capita income

$106,500

Median home value

$1,055

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

945

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

111

118

45–54

125

55–59

121

60–64

129

65–74

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	375	20.3%
18 and over	1,468	79.7%
65 and over	449	24.4%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,725	91.4%
Two or more races	110	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	45	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	49.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	15.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 29.2%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	29.2%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.0%

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,500
Median rent / month	$1,055
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	28.9%
Single-family detached	68.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	22.2%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	24.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	16.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.1%
Electricity	7.6%
Propane / LP gas	18.1%
Fuel oil	8.8%
Wood	11.4%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	381	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	113	15.1%
Male householder, no spouse	91	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	161	21.6%
Households with children under 18	201	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	247	33.1%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	17.7%
Married	56.6%	49.1%
Separated	1.2%	3.9%
Widowed	1.9%	9.9%
Divorced	17.2%	19.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	10.2%
Kindergarten	15	4.0%
Elementary school	148	39.6%
High school	141	37.7%
College / grad school	32	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.8%

Retail trade 16.7%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Construction 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Professional & management 5.7%

Public administration 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Other services 0.9%

Information 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	21.8%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.8%
Government	23.5%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	16.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 25.9%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 10.8%

Female-led households 48.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.8%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	22.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	53.0%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,766	95.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,837	99.7%
Born in same state	1,824	99.0%
Born in different state	1,670	90.6%
Foreign born	13	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	365	19.8%
French	268	14.5%
Arab	81	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	0.7%
German	7	0.4%
Norwegian	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14101

What city is ZIP code 14101 in?

ZIP code 14101 is primarily assigned to Machias, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14101 in?

ZIP code 14101 falls within Cattaraugus County, New York.

Does ZIP code 14101 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 14101 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 14101 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 14101 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 14101?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14101?

17% of residents in ZIP code 14101 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 14101 in?

ZIP code 14101 observes the EST timezone.