| ZIP Code | 14802 |
|---|---|
| City | Alfred |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Allegany County |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Elevation | 1,763 ft |
| Latitude | 42.253779 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.789892 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 20.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 70.4% ▲ 82% above avg |
| Unemployment | 15.3% ▲ 212% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 23 (3.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 38 (6%) |
| Some College | 41 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 84 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 43 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 400 (63.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,659 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,100 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $800/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 675 |
| Vacant Units | 92 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 675 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 92 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 47.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 14802 is located in Alfred, New York, within Allegany County. With a population of 4,627, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 20 years. Economically, 14802 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,659 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14802 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $169,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $800 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.0%) and renters (47.0%). Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 14802 is majority White (69.70%). Residents are highly educated — 70.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.1%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14802 stands at 15.3%, which is more than double the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 36%.
Overall, ZIP code 14802 in Alfred, NY is characterized as working-class, highly educated, and a young community. With 4,627 residents, a median household income of $44,659, and a median home value of $169,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.