City

Forestville, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Chautauqua County  ·  New York

👥3,220Population
💰$74,667Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$121,600Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.1%Other: 4%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.2%
Asian1.1%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma66 (3%)
HS Graduate703 (31.5%)
Some College411 (18.4%)
Associates164 (7.3%)
Bachelors579 (25.9%)
Graduate Degree310 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 25.9%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College18.4%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors25.9%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,667 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$121,600 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,035/mo
Total Housing Units1,489
Vacant Units159

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
62%
About Forestville, NY

Forestville is a city in New York, located in Chautauqua County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,220 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Forestville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,667 is near the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Forestville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,035 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Forestville is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Forestville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14062 3,220 $74,667 $121,600 $1,035 4.3% 39.8% 84.7%