City

Bolivar, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegany County  ·  New York

👥2,374Population
💰$51,641Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$73,500Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Hispanic: 0%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White97.4%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.8%
Asian0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma39 (2.5%)
HS Graduate520 (32.8%)
Some College240 (15.1%)
Associates191 (12.1%)
Bachelors257 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree338 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College15.1%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
50%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,641 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$73,500 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units1,259
Vacant Units274

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Bolivar, NY

Bolivar is a city in New York, located in Allegany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,374 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Bolivar is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,641 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bolivar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $73,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $756 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bolivar is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bolivar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14715 2,374 $51,641 $73,500 $756 5.0% 37.5% 74.8%