City

Olean, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Cattaraugus County  ·  New York

👥17,272Population
💰$52,569Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$99,400Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓41.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 1%Black: 1.9%Asian: 1.8%Other: 5.3%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic1.0%
Black1.9%
Asian1.8%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty20.7% ▲ 107% above avg
College Grads41.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma129 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,654 (32.9%)
Some College1,798 (16.2%)
Associates973 (8.7%)
Bachelors1,433 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree3,135 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College16.2%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 39%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter39.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,569 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$99,400 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units8,917
Vacant Units930

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About Olean, NY

Olean is a city in New York, located in Cattaraugus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,272 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Olean is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,569 is below the national average. Approximately 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Olean is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $777 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Olean is well-educated. 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Olean
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14760 17,272 $52,569 $99,400 $777 6.1% 41.1% 61.1%