City

Salamanca, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Cattaraugus County  ·  New York

👥6,791Population
💰$40,933Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$82,700Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 62% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.6%Hispanic: 5%Black: 2.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 7.6%Race
White67.6%
Hispanic5.0%
Black2.2%
Asian0.2%
Other7.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty22.2% ▲ 122% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 62% above avg
No HS Diploma55 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,617 (37.9%)
Some College921 (21.6%)
Associates494 (11.6%)
Bachelors521 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree656 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 21.6%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College21.6%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.4%Renter: 41.6%Tenure
Owner58.4%
Renter41.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,933 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$82,700 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units3,519
Vacant Units668

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
70%
About Salamanca, NY

Salamanca is a city in New York, located in Cattaraugus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,791 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Salamanca is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,933 is below the national average. Approximately 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Salamanca is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $713 per month.

The population of Salamanca is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (67.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Salamanca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14779 6,791 $40,933 $82,700 $713 7.9% 27.6% 58.4%