ZIP Code 14712 -- Bemus point, NY

Chautauqua | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • The median age of 56.40 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.
  • 89.03% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
3,262
Unknown
Median Income
$86,083
Home Value
$236,300
Median Rent
$859
Median Age
56.40
Diversity Index
12.90
Very Low
Cost of Living
79.3
significantly below average
Unemployment
6.3%

About ZIP Code 14712

ZIP code 14712 in Bemus Point, New York is a unknown area with a population of 3,262. The median household income is $86,083, which is This is 15% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $236,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 79.3 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 56.40 years. Approximately 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Chautauqua, NY.

Population & Age

Total Population
3,262
Median Age
56.40
Male Population
1,653
50.7%
Female Population
1,609
49.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
12.90 Very Low
White
94.8%
Black or African American
0.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
3.7%
Other Race
0.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$86,083
Mean Household Income
$130,826
Per Capita Income
$60,682
Below Poverty Line
10.1%

This is 15% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$236,300
Median Rent
$859
Total Housing Units
2,327
Occupied Units
1,504
Vacant Units
823
35.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1965
Owner Occupied
89.0%
Renter Occupied
11.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.7x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 89.0% Renter 11.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 98.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 19.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,677
Employment Rate
93.7%
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
86.1%
Carpool
7.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.5%

Cost of Living Index

79.3
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 14712 is 20.7% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Chautauqua

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
14701 Jamestown 38,461 $49,685
14048 Van buren bay 14,739 $56,431
14063 Fredonia 12,575 $57,937
14136 Silver creek 5,450 $69,567
14787 Westfield 4,771 $53,587
14750 Lakewood 4,508 $66,622

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 14712

ZIP code 14712 (Bemus point, NY) has a total population of 3,262 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 56.40 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 14712 is $86,083 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 15% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 14712 is primarily located in Bemus point, New York (NY). It falls within Chautauqua County.

The median home value in ZIP code 14712 is $236,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $859.

The median age in ZIP code 14712 is 56.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 14712 has a cost of living index of 79.27 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 14712, 37.48% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 19.84% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 14712 is 6.32%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 4.50% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.