City

Lakewood, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Chautauqua County  ·  New York

👥4,411Population
💰$67,083Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$158,400Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓51.4%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.2%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.2%Race
White89.2%
Hispanic5.7%
Black0.4%
Asian0.3%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads51.4% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma98 (3.1%)
HS Graduate570 (18%)
Some College324 (10.2%)
Associates546 (17.3%)
Bachelors521 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree1,103 (34.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 18%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 34.9%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad18.0%
Some College10.2%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate34.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.9%Renter: 35.1%Tenure
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,083 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$158,400 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,145/mo
Total Housing Units2,352
Vacant Units398

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Lakewood, NY

Lakewood is a city in New York, located in Chautauqua County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,411 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Lakewood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,083 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lakewood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,145 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lakewood is well-educated. 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lakewood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14750 4,411 $67,083 $158,400 $1,145 6.1% 51.4% 64.9%