14549 ZIP Code — Silver Lake, NY

Wyoming County, New York

ZIP code 14549 is located in Silver Lake, New York, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 0.19 square miles and serves a population of 390 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 585.

About ZIP code 14549

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 $102,900.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 14549 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

390

population

0.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14549 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14549

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Silver Lake	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	390
Population density	2,053 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	0.19 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.6999
Longitude	-78.0179
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	585

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	40.3%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	53.2%	38.2%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	18.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

390

Population

2,053

People per sq mi

54.0

Median age

Median household income

$15,102

Per capita income

$102,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

64.4%

Poverty rate

43.1%

Unemployment

338

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	72	18.5%
18 and over	318	81.5%
65 and over	125	32.1%
Median age	54.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	390	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	40.3%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	53.2%	38.2%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	18.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 20.4%

$10k–$15k 32.9%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 24.3%

$75k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.4%
$10k–$15k	32.9%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	24.3%
$75k–$100k	3.3%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 36.8%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$500k–$1M 23.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	55.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	18.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	56.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	34.6%
4 bedrooms	35.2%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	7.2%
2 vehicles	68.4%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	88	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	20	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	44	28.9%
Households with children under 18	63	41.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	66.4%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	42.3%
Married	71.5%	44.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 56.4%

Some college, no degree 10.2%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.5%

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.4%

Other services 19.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	65.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	34.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.4%
Government	24.1%
Self-employed	22.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	22.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 64.4%

Under 18 years 81.9%

18 and over 60.4%

Married-couple families 62.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.4%
Retirement income	63.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	23.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	18.1%
18–64 years	3.1%
65 and over	13.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.5%
Public insurance	63.3%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	331	84.9%
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)	390	100.0%
Born in same state	390	100.0%
Born in different state	362	92.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	216	55.4%
French	66	16.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14549

What city is ZIP code 14549 in?

ZIP code 14549 is primarily assigned to Silver Lake, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14549 in?

ZIP code 14549 falls within Wyoming County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14549?

64% of residents in ZIP code 14549 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14549 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 14549 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 14549 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 14549 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 14549 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 14549 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 14549 in?

ZIP code 14549 observes the EST timezone.