| ZIP Code | 14070 |
|---|---|
| City | Gowanda |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Cattaraugus County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 1,172 ft |
| Latitude | 42.419658 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.917725 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.3% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 89 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,354 (39.7%) |
| Some College | 606 (17.8%) |
| Associates | 363 (10.6%) |
| Bachelors | 471 (13.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 529 (15.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,620 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $100,600 ▼ 64% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $740/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,589 |
| Vacant Units | 373 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,589 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 373 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 14070 is located in Gowanda, New York, within Cattaraugus County. With a population of 5,437, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 14070 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,620 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14070 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $100,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $740 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 14070 is primarily White (80.74%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.3%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14070 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 14070 in Gowanda, NY is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,437 residents, a median household income of $51,620, and a median home value of $100,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.