City

Allentown, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegany County  ·  New York

👥113Population
💰$38,750Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$46,600Median Home Value▼ 83% below avg
🎓11.9%College Grads▼ 69% below avg
📊36.2%Unemployment▲ 640% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Other: 8%Race
White92.0%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
39%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty26.6% ▲ 166% above avg
College Grads11.9% ▼ 69% below avg
Unemployment36.2% ▲ 640% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (3.6%)
HS Graduate33 (39.3%)
Some College16 (19%)
Associates22 (26.2%)
Bachelors5 (6%)
Graduate Degree5 (6%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 19%Associates: 26.2%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 6%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College19.0%
Associates26.2%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate6.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
63%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,750 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$46,600 ▼ 83% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units95
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
2000+
75%
About Allentown, NY

Allentown is a city in New York, located in Allegany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 113 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Allentown is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,750 is below the national average. Approximately 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 36.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Allentown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $46,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Allentown is less-educated. 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Allentown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14707 113 $38,750 $46,600 36.2% 11.9% 74.1%