14171 ZIP Code — West Valley, NY

Cattaraugus County, New York

ZIP code 14171 is located in West Valley, New York, within Cattaraugus County. It covers approximately 49.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,605 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14171

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 $143,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,898. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 14171 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,605

population

49.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14171 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14171

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14171. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Valley	Acceptable
West Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14101 Machias (4.5 mi) 14729 East Otto (5.2 mi) 14731 Ellicottville (7 mi) 14141 Springville (8.7 mi) 14042 Delevan (8.8 mi) 14055 East Concord (10.1 mi) 14134 Sardinia (10.4 mi) 14737 Franklinville (11.4 mi) 14030 Chaffee (12.2 mi) 14719 Cattaraugus (12.6 mi) 14069 Glenwood (13.1 mi) 14034 Collins (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,605
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	49.75 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	42.4074
Longitude	-78.6335
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	42.1%	49.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	15.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,605

Population

People per sq mi

54.9

Median age

$66,898

Median household income

$39,872

Per capita income

$143,800

Median home value

$711

Median monthly rent

91.5%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

920

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

117

45–54

105

122

55–59

108

60–64

116

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	223	13.9%
18 and over	1,382	86.1%
65 and over	404	25.2%
Median age	54.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Two or more races 9.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,414	85.2%
Two or more races	155	9.3%
Hispanic or Latino	55	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	1.4%
Black or African American	13	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	49.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	32.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	15.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 27.5%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	27.5%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$66,898

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,800
Median rent / month	$711
Owner occupied	91.5%
Renter occupied	8.5%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	30.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.2%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	39.1%
Fuel oil	6.5%
Wood	9.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	372	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	126	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	239	31.7%
Households with children under 18	159	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	303	40.1%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	9.2%
Married	50.9%	53.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	2.3%	21.3%
Divorced	17.8%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	6.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	123	56.7%
High school	25	11.5%
College / grad school	54	24.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Construction 13.9%

Other services 12.7%

Retail trade 9.6%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Professional & management 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Information 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Public administration 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	29.0%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 12.1%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.8%
Retirement income	38.7%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	158	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	18.4%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.7%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,530	95.3%
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)	1,593	99.3%
Born in same state	1,593	99.3%
Born in different state	1,476	92.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.7%
Not a US citizen	7	58.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	326	20.3%
French	169	10.5%
English	55	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	31	1.9%
German	14	0.9%
Irish	7	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.0%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14171

What city is ZIP code 14171 in?

ZIP code 14171 is primarily assigned to West Valley, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14171 in?

ZIP code 14171 falls within Cattaraugus County, New York.

Does ZIP code 14171 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 14171 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 14171 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 14171 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14171 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 14171 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 14171 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 14171 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 14171 in?

ZIP code 14171 observes the EST timezone.