City

Allegany, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Cattaraugus County  ·  New York

👥6,118Population
💰$76,029Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$170,300Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓48.6%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 3.1%Asian: 1.6%Other: 4.6%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic0.8%
Black3.1%
Asian1.6%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads48.6% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma111 (2.6%)
HS Graduate1,198 (28.6%)
Some College469 (11.2%)
Associates378 (9%)
Bachelors611 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree1,429 (34.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 28.6%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 34.1%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad28.6%
Some College11.2%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate34.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,029 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$170,300 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$789/mo
Total Housing Units2,828
Vacant Units252

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Allegany, NY

Allegany is a city in New York, located in Cattaraugus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,118 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Allegany is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,029 is near the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Allegany is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $789 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Allegany is well-educated. 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88%).

Allegany, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Allegany
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14706 6,118 $76,029 $170,300 $789 3.2% 48.6% 80.2%