14770 ZIP Code — Portville, NY

Cattaraugus County, New York

ZIP code 14770 is located in Portville, New York, within Cattaraugus County. It covers approximately 29.19 square miles and serves a population of 2,888 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 585/716.

About ZIP code 14770

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 $105,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,938. 42% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 14770 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,888

population

29.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14770 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14770

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14770. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Portville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14721 Ceres (2.2 mi) 14754 Little Genesee (5.3 mi) 14760 Olean (6.6 mi) 14715 Bolivar (7.6 mi) 16731 Eldred (8.7 mi) 16750 Turtlepoint (11.6 mi) 16748 Shinglehouse (11.8 mi) 16729 Duke Center (12 mi) 14743 Hinsdale (12.1 mi) 14727 Cuba (12.4 mi) 16745 Rixford (12.5 mi) 14739 Friendship (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,888
Population density	99 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	29.19 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	42.0483
Longitude	-78.2953
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	585/716

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	49.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	15.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,888

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$55,938

Median household income

$29,132

Per capita income

$105,200

Median home value

$733

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

947

Housing units

24.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

111

10–14

112

15–19

20–24

210

25–34

210

122

35–44

123

214

45–54

214

55–59

60–64

155

65–74

156

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	701	24.3%
18 and over	2,187	75.7%
65 and over	515	17.8%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,712	91.6%
Two or more races	121	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	73	2.5%
Black or African American	33	1.1%
Other race	12	0.4%
Asian	8	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	49.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	15.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$55,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 33.2%

$100k–$150k 30.3%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,200
Median rent / month	$733
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	72.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.2%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	36.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	53.7%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	35.4%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	17.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.7%
Electricity	8.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Fuel oil	5.8%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	647	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	45	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	184	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	250	22.2%
Households with children under 18	399	35.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	387	34.4%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	17.7%
Married	57.1%	62.3%
Separated	0.9%	0.3%
Widowed	2.6%	9.0%
Divorced	7.3%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	6.4%
Kindergarten	51	6.8%
Elementary school	300	39.9%
High school	198	26.4%
College / grad school	154	20.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.9%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Retail trade 7.8%

Construction 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 6.1%

Professional & management 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.4%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 14.6%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 26.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	293	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,751	95.3%
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)	2,851	98.7%
Born in same state	2,849	98.6%
Born in different state	2,415	83.6%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.3%
Not a US citizen	31	83.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	496	17.2%
Italian	427	14.8%
Arab	98	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	35	1.2%
English	30	1%
Dutch	23	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14770

What city is ZIP code 14770 in?

ZIP code 14770 is primarily assigned to Portville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14770 in?

ZIP code 14770 falls within Cattaraugus County, New York.

Does ZIP code 14770 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 14770 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 14770 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 14770 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14770?

The median home value in ZIP code 14770 is $105,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 14770?

ZIP code 14770 has an estimated population of 2,888 residents, with a density of 99 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 14770 in?

ZIP code 14770 observes the EST timezone.