City

Friendship, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegany County  ·  New York

👥2,494Population
💰$51,121Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$65,900Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.7%Other: 1.4%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.7%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty29.8% ▲ 198% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (1%)
HS Graduate678 (42.8%)
Some College229 (14.5%)
Associates250 (15.8%)
Bachelors250 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree160 (10.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 10.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College14.5%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate10.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,121 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$65,900 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$889/mo
Total Housing Units1,455
Vacant Units425

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
63%
About Friendship, NY

Friendship is a city in New York, located in Allegany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,494 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Friendship is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,121 is below the national average. Approximately 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Friendship is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $889 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Friendship is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Friendship
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14739 2,494 $51,121 $65,900 $889 5.4% 25.9% 83.3%