| ZIP Code | 14740 |
|---|---|
| City | Gerry |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Chautauqua County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 1,719 ft |
| Latitude | 42.223203 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.181435 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.2 yrs ↓ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 18.2% ▲ 82% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 267 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 94 (12%) |
| Associates | 109 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 158 (20.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 150 (19.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,111 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $116,100 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,208/mo |
| Total Units | 557 |
| Vacant Units | 87 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 557 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 87 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 14740 is located in Gerry, New York, within Chautauqua County. With a population of 1,283, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.2 years. Economically, 14740 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,111 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14740 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $116,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,208 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 14740 is primarily White (97.27%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.2%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 14740 in Gerry, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,283 residents, a median household income of $61,111, and a median home value of $116,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.