| ZIP Code | 14750 |
|---|---|
| City | Lakewood |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Chautauqua County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 1,529 ft |
| Latitude | 42.079366 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.327543 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.21 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.4% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 25% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 98 (3.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 570 (18%) |
| Some College | 324 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 546 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 521 (16.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,103 (34.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,083 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,400 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,145/mo ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,352 |
| Vacant Units | 398 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,352 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 398 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
ZIP code 14750 is located in Lakewood, New York, within Chautauqua County. With a population of 4,411, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.2 years. Economically, 14750 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,083 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14750 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $158,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,145 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 14750 is primarily White (89.16%). Residents are well-educated — 51.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14750 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 14750 in Lakewood, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,411 residents, a median household income of $67,083, and a median home value of $158,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.