City

Portville, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Cattaraugus County  ·  New York

👥2,805Population
💰$52,683Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$103,100Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.1%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic0.5%
Black1.6%
Asian0.4%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.5%)
HS Graduate501 (28.5%)
Some College297 (16.9%)
Associates203 (11.5%)
Bachelors289 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree459 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College16.9%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,683 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$103,100 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$706/mo
Total Housing Units1,299
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Portville, NY

Portville is a city in New York, located in Cattaraugus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,805 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Portville is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,683 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Portville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $706 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Portville is well-educated. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Portville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14770 2,805 $52,683 $103,100 $706 4.5% 42.6% 84.1%