City

Brocton, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Chautauqua County  ·  New York

👥2,343Population
💰$54,697Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$107,500Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.1% Female 42.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.9%Hispanic: 15.3%Black: 9.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.6%Race
White68.9%
Hispanic15.3%
Black9.8%
Asian0.9%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
33%
45–64
18%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.9%)
HS Graduate610 (46.2%)
Some College194 (14.7%)
Associates91 (6.9%)
Bachelors129 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree285 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 6.9%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad46.2%
Some College14.7%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.7%Renter: 33.3%Tenure
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,697 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$107,500 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units826
Vacant Units112

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Brocton, NY

Brocton is a city in New York, located in Chautauqua County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,343 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36 years.

Economically, Brocton is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,697 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brocton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brocton is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (68.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brocton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14716 2,343 $54,697 $107,500 $760 4.0% 31.3% 66.7%