City

Belfast, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegany County  ·  New York

👥1,861Population
💰$59,828Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$88,900Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White98.0%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
HS Graduate358 (35.6%)
Some College169 (16.8%)
Associates111 (11%)
Bachelors110 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree259 (25.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
HS Grad35.6%
Some College16.8%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
46%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,828 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$88,900 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$530/mo
Total Housing Units896
Vacant Units268

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
68%
About Belfast, NY

Belfast is a city in New York, located in Allegany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,861 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Belfast is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,828 is below the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Belfast is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $530 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belfast is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belfast
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14711 1,861 $59,828 $88,900 $530 4.2% 36.6% 83.9%