14572 ZIP Code — Wayland, NY

Steuben County, New York

ZIP code 14572 is located in Wayland, New York, within Steuben County. It covers approximately 74.87 square miles and serves a population of 4,979 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 585.

About ZIP code 14572

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 $106,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,000. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 14572 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,979

population

74.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14572 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wayland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14808 Atlanta (4.8 mi) 14826 Cohocton (6.1 mi) 14560 Springwater (8.3 mi) 14437 Dansville (8.3 mi) 14545 Scottsburg (9.8 mi) 14809 Avoca (11.1 mi) 14435 Conesus (11.5 mi) 14512 Naples (11.6 mi) 14807 Arkport (11.9 mi) 14462 Groveland (13.4 mi) 14471 Honeoye (14 mi) 14873 Prattsburgh (15 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,979
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	74.87 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	42.5540
Longitude	-77.5652
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	49.1%	45.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.1%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,979

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$62,000

Median household income

$28,360

Per capita income

$106,100

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

19.7%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

2,005

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

106

232

5–9

260

220

10–14

246

159

15–19

177

108

20–24

120

253

25–34

283

288

35–44

322

305

45–54

341

138

55–59

154

194

60–64

217

240

65–74

269

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,390	27.9%
18 and over	3,589	72.1%
65 and over	761	15.3%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.6%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Other race 2.1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	4,539	86.6%
Two or more races	296	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	260	5%
Other race	111	2.1%
Black or African American	33	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	45.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.1%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$62,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 36.9%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,100
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	38.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.7%
Electricity	8.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Fuel oil	23.0%
Wood	12.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	934	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	198	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	350	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	402	21.3%
Households with children under 18	539	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	604	32.1%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	30.2%
Married	53.6%	48.3%
Separated	2.5%	3.3%
Widowed	1.1%	7.4%
Divorced	12.7%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	5.8%
Kindergarten	251	18.1%
Elementary school	642	46.2%
High school	283	20.4%
College / grad school	133	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Retail trade 13.4%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Construction 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Public administration 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Professional & management 5.6%

Other services 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 19.7%

Under 18 years 39.7%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	313	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,778	96.0%
Spanish	34	0.7%
Other Indo-European	18	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,953	99.5%
Born in same state	4,915	98.7%
Born in different state	4,459	89.6%
Foreign born	38	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	26	0.5%
Not a US citizen	4	15.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	895	18%
Italian	802	16.1%
Arab	364	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	118	2.4%
German	34	0.7%
Polish	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14572

What city is ZIP code 14572 in?

ZIP code 14572 is primarily assigned to Wayland, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14572 in?

ZIP code 14572 falls within Steuben County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14572?

20% of residents in ZIP code 14572 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 14572 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 14572 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14572 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 14572 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14572?

The median home value in ZIP code 14572 is $106,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 14572 in?

ZIP code 14572 observes the EST timezone.