14571 ZIP Code — Waterport, NY

Orleans County, New York

ZIP code 14571 is located in Waterport, New York, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 17.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,306 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 585.

About ZIP code 14571

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 $159,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,598. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 14571 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,306

population

17.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14571 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14571

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14571. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waterport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14477 Kent (5.2 mi) 14098 Lyndonville (6.7 mi) 14411 Albion (7.3 mi) 14103 Medina (10.4 mi) 14476 Kendall (10.6 mi) 14470 Holley (11.9 mi) 14012 Barker (15.5 mi) 14105 Middleport (15.8 mi) 14464 Hamlin (15.9 mi) 14058 Elba (16.2 mi) 14125 Oakfield (17.2 mi) 14067 Gasport (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,306
Population density	77 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	17.04 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	43.3362
Longitude	-78.2408
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	585

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	46.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	33.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	18.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,306

Population

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$70,598

Median household income

$36,095

Per capita income

$159,100

Median home value

$1,345

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

619

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

161

65–74

137

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	112	8.6%
18 and over	1,194	91.4%
65 and over	392	30.0%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.2%

Black or African American 9%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,105	81.2%
Black or African American	123	9%
Hispanic or Latino	55	4%
Other race	52	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	1.7%
Two or more races	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	46.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	33.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	18.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.5%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 28.7%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	28.7%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	23.2%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
Median income	$70,598

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 32.3%

$150k–$200k 27.6%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,100
Median rent / month	$1,345
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	96.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	33.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	37.9%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	7.6%
Propane / LP gas	39.4%
Fuel oil	34.8%
Wood	12.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	337	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	71	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	107	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	36	6.5%
Households with children under 18	46	8.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	233	42.3%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.3%	18.0%
Married	58.3%	62.5%
Separated	4.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	4.8%
Divorced	16.5%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 19.0%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	18.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	16.6%
High school	18	10.3%
College / grad school	95	54.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Professional & management 14.3%

Agriculture & mining 11.8%

Public administration 10.2%

Construction 8.7%

Other services 8.1%

Retail trade 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.1%
Service	35.9%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	21.0%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.8%
Government	31.5%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.1%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	8.3%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	18.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.0

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	41.4%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	222	18.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.5%
Public insurance	53.1%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,248	95.6%
Spanish	36	2.9%
Other Indo-European	36	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,267	97.0%
Born in same state	1,267	97.0%
Born in different state	1,016	77.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	39	3.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	232	17.8%
French	228	17.5%
Arab	70	5.4%
English	29	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	0.9%
Irish	10	0.8%
Norwegian	8	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14571

What city is ZIP code 14571 in?

ZIP code 14571 is primarily assigned to Waterport, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14571 in?

ZIP code 14571 falls within Orleans County, New York.

Does ZIP code 14571 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 14571 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 14571 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 14571 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14571 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 14571 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 14571 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 14571 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 14571 in?

ZIP code 14571 observes the EST timezone.