Zip code 14479: Knowlesville, New York

Q: What city is zip code 14479?

14479 is assigned to Knowlesville, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 14479 in?

14479 is in Orleans County, New York.

Q: What is the population of 14479?

About 234 people live in 14479, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 14479?

The median household income in 14479 is $34,572.

Q: What zip codes are near 14479?

The closest zip codes to 14479 are 14103, 14411, 14098, 14571, 14105.

Residential delivery areaOrleans CountyEastern Time

Population

234

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$35K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.7 sq mi

140 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 14479

14479 is a small-town zip code in Knowlesville, New York (Orleans County), covering 1.7 sq mi of land. About 234 people live here, or 140 per square mile. The median resident is 39.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $34,572 a year, about 43% of the national median of $80,734. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 37% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%).

How 14479 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 234 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Unemployment rate44.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%5th of 1,685 in NY
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%36th of 1,579 in NY
Self-employed workers41.7%
99th
U.S. 10% · NY 9.7%17th of 1,685 in NY
Residents 65 and older29.5%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%215th of 1,693 in NY
Poverty rate18.8%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%271st of 1,679 in NY
Median age39.3
52nd
U.S. 38.9 · NY 39.81,254th of 1,693 in NY
Residents under 1818.4%
21st
U.S. 22% · NY 20.5%1,017th of 1,693 in NY
Population density140/sq mi
17th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi932nd of 1,693 in NY
Broadband access83.9%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%1,418th of 1,673 in NY
Homeownership rate36.6%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%1,519th of 1,673 in NY
Median household income$34,572
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NY $85,9741,591st of 1,602 in NY
Population234
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,3661,587th of 1,693 in NY
Per capita income$13,588
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,7121,666th of 1,690 in NY
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%1,687th of 1,691 in NY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%1,658th of 1,685 in NY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · NY 65.51,671st of 1,693 in NY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%1,629th of 1,689 in NY
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%1,672nd of 1,693 in NY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%1,649th of 1,693 in NY
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · NY 10%1,646th of 1,675 in NY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%1,546th of 1,685 in NY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%1,647th of 1,685 in NY
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%1,671st of 1,685 in NY
Income inequality (Gini)0.113
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NY 0.5171,662nd of 1,669 in NY

Measure	14479	Orleans	NY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NY
Unemployment rateWeakness	44.6%	5.1%	6.4%	5.2%	99th	5th of 1,685
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	39%	52.1%	51.1%	99th	36th of 1,579
Self-employed workers	41.7%	8.7%	9.7%	10%	99th	17th of 1,685
Residents 65 and older	29.5%	19.9%	17.9%	17.2%	96th	215th of 1,693
Poverty rateWeakness	18.8%	12.7%	14%	12.5%	82nd	271st of 1,679
Median age	39.3	43.5	39.8	38.9	52nd	1,254th of 1,693
Residents under 18	18.4%	18.8%	20.5%	22%	21st	1,017th of 1,693
Population density	140/sq mi	101/sq mi	421/sq mi	95/sq mi	17th	932nd of 1,693
Broadband accessWeakness	83.9%	87.2%	90.8%	91%	10th	1,418th of 1,673
Homeownership rateWeakness	36.6%	77.2%	54.3%	65.2%	7th	1,519th of 1,673
Median household incomeWeakness	$34,572	$65,969	$85,974	$80,734	2nd	1,591st of 1,602
Population	234	39,608	19,852,366	334,922,499	1st	1,587th of 1,693
Per capita incomeWeakness	$13,588	$35,307	$50,712	$44,673	1st	1,666th of 1,690
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	17.9%	40.2%	35.7%	1st	1,687th of 1,691
Work from home	0%	10.5%	14.9%	15.1%	1st	1,658th of 1,685
Diversity index	0	27.8	65.5	61.4	1st	1,671st of 1,693
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	6.4%	5.1%	8.4%	1st	1,629th of 1,689
Veterans	0%	8.2%	3.7%	6.2%	1st	1,672nd of 1,693
Foreign-born residents	0%	3.5%	22.8%	14.1%	1st	1,649th of 1,693
Housing vacancy	0%	11.5%	10%	10.1%	1st	1,646th of 1,675
Tech workers	0%	1.5%	3.5%	3.8%	1st	1,546th of 1,685
Healthcare workers	0%	8.2%	11.8%	9.7%	1st	1,647th of 1,685
Government workers	0%	19.4%	16.4%	14.5%	1st	1,671st of 1,685
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.113	0.427	0.517	0.483	1st	1,662nd of 1,669

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

20%

18–24

25–34

18%

35–44

45–54

15%

55–64

13%

65–74

16%

75+

Median age

39.3

Under 18

18.4%

65 and over

29.5%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

91.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 93
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 43%
Married couples: 43%
Living alone: 57%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 25% / 75%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

84%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

14479

$34,572

Orleans Co.

$65,969

New York

$85,974

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$13,588

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.113

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

14479

—

Orleans Co.

$140,800

New York

$423,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

14479

—

Orleans Co.

$874

New York

$1,621

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

59%

2–4 units

41%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 93
Owner-occupied: 36.6%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 7.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

42%

10–19

58%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

44.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

30%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

58%

Cleaning and personal care

42%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

58%

Other services

42%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

—

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

41.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	14479	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

60%

Some college

Associate's

26%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 83.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83.9%
No internet access: 16.1%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Knowlesville
State: New York
County: Orleans County
Center point: 43.2363° N, 78.3045° W
Land area: 1.7 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 14479

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
14103	Medina, NY	4 mi	10,810	$69,926	$144,700
14411	Albion, NY	4.4 mi	12,429	$55,641	$114,700
14098	Lyndonville, NY	7.7 mi	2,707	$91,042	$136,700
14571	Waterport, NY	7.7 mi	1,190	$80,833	$164,400
14105	Middleport, NY	10 mi	5,313	$92,405	$168,400
14125	Oakfield, NY	11 mi	3,648	$70,294	$161,200
14452	Fancher, NY · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
14477	Kent, NY	11 mi	1,706	$96,607	$172,200
14058	Elba, NY	12 mi	2,370	$102,750	$151,500
14013	Basom, NY	12 mi	1,423	$72,768	$160,200
14429	Clarendon, NY · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
14470	Holley, NY	13 mi	7,758	$65,938	$159,000

Questions about 14479

What city is zip code 14479?

14479 is assigned to Knowlesville, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 14479 in?

14479 is in Orleans County, New York.

What is the population of 14479?

About 234 people live in 14479, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 14479 in?

14479 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 14479?

The median household income in 14479 is $34,572.

What zip codes are near 14479?

The closest zip codes to 14479 are 14103, 14411, 14098, 14571, 14105.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 14479, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.