14884 ZIP Code — Swain, NY

Allegany County, New York

ZIP code 14884 is located in Swain, New York, within Allegany County. It covers approximately 22.65 square miles and serves a population of 303 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14884

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,750. 35% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 14884 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

303

population

22.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14884 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14884

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14884. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Swain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14836 Dalton (2.6 mi) 14822 Canaseraga (3.9 mi) 14846 Hunt (7 mi) 14517 Nunda (8.3 mi) 14709 Angelica (9.6 mi) 14807 Arkport (9.9 mi) 14735 Fillmore (10.9 mi) 14536 Portageville (10.9 mi) 14804 Almond (10.9 mi) 14437 Dansville (11.1 mi) 14427 Castile (13.1 mi) 14510 Mount Morris (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	303
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	22.65 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	42.4727
Longitude	-77.8980
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	607

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	49.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	33.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	14.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	2.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

303

Population

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$57,750

Median household income

$32,138

Per capita income

$123,400

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

270

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	81	26.7%
18 and over	222	73.3%
65 and over	53	17.5%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	302	99.7%
Two or more races	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	49.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	33.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	14.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	2.4%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 21.8%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	21.8%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$57,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 28.2%

$100k–$150k 30.1%

$150k–$200k 34.0%

$200k–$300k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,400
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	58.4%
Single-family detached	62.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.5%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	28.7%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	18.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.5%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	46.2%
2 vehicles	29.4%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.0%
Electricity	8.4%
Propane / LP gas	31.9%
Fuel oil	8.4%
Wood	24.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	42.9%
Cohabiting couple	5	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	22	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	41	34.5%
Households with children under 18	25	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	37.0%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	23.3%
Married	49.5%	47.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.6%
Widowed	6.5%	20.7%
Divorced	15.9%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 18.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	27.8%
Kindergarten	4	7.4%
Elementary school	28	51.9%
High school	1	1.9%
College / grad school	6	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.3%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Agriculture & mining 14.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Construction 6.7%

Retail trade 5.9%

Public administration 5.9%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Other services 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	5.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	25.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.5%
Government	32.8%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	8.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	13.6%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	64.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.6%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	263	86.8%
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)	303	100.0%
Born in same state	303	100.0%
Born in different state	279	92.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	19.5%
French	45	14.9%
English	22	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4	1.3%
Norwegian	3	1%
Irish	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14884

What city is ZIP code 14884 in?

ZIP code 14884 is primarily assigned to Swain, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14884 in?

ZIP code 14884 falls within Allegany County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14884 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 14884 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14884?

The median home value in ZIP code 14884 is $123,400.

Does ZIP code 14884 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 14884 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 14884?

ZIP code 14884 has an estimated population of 303 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 14884 in?

ZIP code 14884 observes the EST timezone.