City

Wellsville, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegany County  ·  New York

👥9,117Population
💰$59,063Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$93,800Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓43.1%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.7%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.8%
Asian0.6%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
11%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads43.1% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma82 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,927 (31.2%)
Some College826 (13.4%)
Associates682 (11%)
Bachelors1,152 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree1,509 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 18.6%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College13.4%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors18.6%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,063 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$93,800 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$645/mo
Total Housing Units4,612
Vacant Units793

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
63%
About Wellsville, NY

Wellsville is a city in New York, located in Allegany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,117 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Wellsville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,063 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wellsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $645 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellsville is well-educated. 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14895 9,117 $59,063 $93,800 $645 5.5% 43.1% 75.7%