14138 ZIP Code — South Dayton, NY

Cattaraugus County, New York

ZIP code 14138 is located in South Dayton, New York, within Cattaraugus County. It covers approximately 46.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,864 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14138

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 $107,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $55,750. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 14138 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,864

population

46.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14138 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14138

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14138. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Dayton	Acceptable
South Dayton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14041 Dayton (5.4 mi) 14723 Cherry Creek (5.6 mi) 14062 Forestville (6.1 mi) 14726 Conewango Valley (7.9 mi) 14129 Perrysburg (8 mi) 14718 Cassadaga (10.4 mi) 14070 Gowanda (10.5 mi) 14719 Cattaraugus (11 mi) 14136 Silver Creek (11.2 mi) 14782 Sinclairville (11.8 mi) 14740 Gerry (12.4 mi) 14081 Irving (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,864
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	46.73 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	42.3754
Longitude	-79.0736
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	54.7%	49.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	15.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,864

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$55,750

Median household income

$32,514

Per capita income

$107,900

Median home value

$846

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

23.7%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

689

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

161

35–44

157

109

45–54

106

55–59

60–64

137

65–74

132

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	406	21.8%
18 and over	1,458	78.2%
65 and over	399	21.4%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Other race 7.8%

Black or African American 0.9%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,672	82.6%
Hispanic or Latino	159	7.9%
Other race	157	7.8%
Black or African American	18	0.9%
Two or more races	17	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	49.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	15.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 30.7%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	30.7%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$55,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,900
Median rent / month	$846
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	10.2%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	56.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	44.6%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.5%
Electricity	3.7%
Propane / LP gas	37.1%
Fuel oil	9.1%
Wood	15.6%
No fuel used	8.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	389	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	98	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	168	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	121	15.6%
Households with children under 18	252	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	257	33.1%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	31.0%
Married	50.4%	47.8%
Separated	2.9%	0.4%
Widowed	1.9%	7.6%
Divorced	11.2%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	3.9%
Kindergarten	12	3.1%
Elementary school	185	47.6%
High school	94	24.2%
College / grad school	83	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Retail trade 16.0%

Agriculture & mining 14.1%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Construction 6.9%

Public administration 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Other services 4.0%

Professional & management 2.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.1%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	22.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.6%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.4%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 23.7%

Under 18 years 42.1%

18 and over 18.9%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	34.0%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	24.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,781	95.5%
Spanish	185	10.4%
Other Indo-European	145	8.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	40	2.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,719	92.2%
Born in same state	1,715	92.0%
Born in different state	1,449	77.7%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	145	7.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	224	12%
Italian	159	8.5%
Arab	111	6%
English	50	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	0.7%
German	5	0.3%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14138

What city is ZIP code 14138 in?

ZIP code 14138 is primarily assigned to South Dayton, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14138 in?

ZIP code 14138 falls within Cattaraugus County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14138?

24% of residents in ZIP code 14138 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14138 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 14138 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 14138 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 14138 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14138?

The median home value in ZIP code 14138 is $107,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 14138 in?

ZIP code 14138 observes the EST timezone.