City

Fredonia, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Chautauqua County  ·  New York

👥12,722Population
💰$55,629Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$178,500Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓47.1%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.8%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 3.1%Asian: 2.3%Other: 3%Race
White82.8%
Hispanic7.7%
Black3.1%
Asian2.3%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
25%
25–44
17%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads47.1% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma62 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,236 (30.7%)
Some College718 (9.9%)
Associates836 (11.5%)
Bachelors574 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree2,858 (39.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 39.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College9.9%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate39.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.6%Renter: 34.4%Tenure
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,629 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$178,500 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$852/mo
Total Housing Units5,861
Vacant Units552

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Fredonia, NY

Fredonia is a city in New York, located in Chautauqua County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,722 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Fredonia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,629 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fredonia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $852 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fredonia is well-educated. 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fredonia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14063 12,722 $55,629 $178,500 $852 4.1% 47.1% 65.6%