Zip code 14769: Portland, New York
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 14769
14769 is a small-town zip code in Portland, New York (Chautauqua County), covering 9 sq mi of land. About 757 people live here, or 84 per square mile. The median resident is 40.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $49,267 a year, 39% below the national median of $80,734. 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $163,500, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $615 a month.
26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 15.1 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; cleaning and personal care; and sales.
How 14769 compares
- Government workers30.9%98thU.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%134th of 1,685 in NY
- Poverty rate33.3%97thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%60th of 1,679 in NY
- Unemployment rate11.2%96thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%127th of 1,685 in NY
- 96thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%210th of 1,579 in NY
- Residents under 1829.3%94thU.S. 22% · NY 20.5%94th of 1,693 in NY
- Housing vacancy16.4%89thU.S. 10.1% · NY 10%586th of 1,675 in NY
- 89thU.S. 10% · NY 9.7%364th of 1,685 in NY
- Homeownership rate84.7%88thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%588th of 1,673 in NY
- 76thU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%405th of 1,673 in NY
- Veterans7.5%72ndU.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%487th of 1,693 in NY
- 67thU.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%950th of 1,693 in NY
- 65thU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%165th of 1,689 in NY
- Median age40.158thU.S. 38.9 · NY 39.81,185th of 1,693 in NY
- Work from home12.2%47thU.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%774th of 1,685 in NY
- Tech workers2.7%47thU.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%620th of 1,685 in NY
- 36thU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%1,090th of 1,691 in NY
- Diversity index32.727thU.S. 61.4 · NY 65.5695th of 1,693 in NY
- Median home value$163,50013thU.S. $332,700 · NY $423,8001,228th of 1,614 in NY
- Population density84/sq mi12thU.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi1,093rd of 1,693 in NY
- Per capita income$27,30112thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,7121,557th of 1,690 in NY
- 12thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NY 0.5171,222nd of 1,669 in NY
- Median household income$49,2678thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NY $85,9741,515th of 1,602 in NY
- Average commute15.1 min2ndStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min1,573rd of 1,618 in NY
- Population7571stU.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,3661,364th of 1,693 in NY
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · NY $1,6211,352nd of 1,367 in NY
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%1,571st of 1,693 in NY
- Median earnings per worker$22,9301stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NY $55,3211,636th of 1,676 in NY
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%1,551st of 1,685 in NY
| Measure | 14769 | Chautauqua | NY | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 30.9% | 20.4% | 16.4% | 14.5% | 134th of 1,685 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 33.3% | 17.4% | 14% | 12.5% | 60th of 1,679 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 11.2% | 5.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 127th of 1,685 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 67.4% | 49.5% | 52.1% | 51.1% | 210th of 1,579 | |
| Residents under 18 | 29.3% | 20.6% | 20.5% | 22% | 94th of 1,693 | |
| Housing vacancy | 16.4% | 19.7% | 10% | 10.1% | 586th of 1,675 | |
| Self-employed workers | 14.6% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 10% | 364th of 1,685 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 84.7% | 68.9% | 54.3% | 65.2% | 588th of 1,673 | |
| Broadband access | 95% | 88.5% | 90.8% | 91% | 405th of 1,673 | |
| Veterans | 7.5% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 487th of 1,693 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.9% | 21.4% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 950th of 1,693 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 8.4% | 165th of 1,689 | |
| Median age | 40.1 | 42.9 | 39.8 | 38.9 | 1,185th of 1,693 | |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 7.9% | 14.9% | 15.1% | 774th of 1,685 | |
| Tech workers | 2.7% | 1.4% | 3.5% | 3.8% | 620th of 1,685 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 25.1% | 40.2% | 35.7% | 1,090th of 1,691 | |
| Diversity index | 32.7 | 28.9 | 65.5 | 61.4 | 695th of 1,693 | |
| Median home value | $163,500 | $127,900 | $423,800 | $332,700 | 1,228th of 1,614 | |
| Population density | 84/sq mi | 118/sq mi | 421/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 1,093rd of 1,693 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $27,301 | $32,691 | $50,712 | $44,673 | 1,557th of 1,690 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.386 | 0.444 | 0.517 | 0.483 | 1,222nd of 1,669 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $49,267 | $58,351 | $85,974 | $80,734 | 1,515th of 1,602 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 15.1 min | 19.6 min | 32.6 min | 26.4 min | 1,573rd of 1,618 | |
| Population | 757 | 125,544 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 | 1,364th of 1,693 | |
| Median gross rent | $615 | $812 | $1,621 | $1,413 | 1,352nd of 1,367 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 2.6% | 22.8% | 14.1% | 1,571st of 1,693 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $22,930 | $41,801 | $55,321 | $49,666 | 1,636th of 1,676 | |
| Healthcare workers | 3% | 10% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 1,551st of 1,685 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White80%
- Black0%
- Hispanic20%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 301
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 51.5%
- Married couples
- 31.9%
- Living alone
- 45.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.5%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 360
- Owner-occupied
- 84.7%
- Vacant
- 16.4%
- Median year built
- 1951
- Median rooms
- 7.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 67.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 56.5%
- Home value to income
- 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 14769 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $24,702 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,977 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $10,577 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $22,308 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $40,972 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.8%
- Households with broadband
- 95%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 89.4%
- No internet access
- 2%
- Without health insurance
- 9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Portland
- State
- New York
- County
- Chautauqua County
- Center point
- 42.3859° N, 79.4727° W
- Land area
- 9 sq mi
- Water area
- 5.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 14769
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14716 | Brocton, NY | 1.8 mi | $60,278 |
| 14166 | Van Buren Point, NY | 5.3 mi | $101,629 |
| 14787 | Westfield, NY | 6.8 mi | $53,587 |
| 14784 | Stockton, NY | 6.8 mi | $77,750 |
| 14063 | Fredonia, NY | 7.4 mi | $57,937 |
| 14752 | Lily Dale, NY | 8.2 mi | — |
| 14728 | Dewittville, NY | 8.4 mi | $67,875 |
| 14718 | Cassadaga, NY | 9.8 mi | $56,250 |
| 14757 | Mayville, NY | 10 mi | $67,115 |
| 14048 | Dunkirk, NY | 11 mi | $56,431 |
| 14722 | Chautauqua, NY | 12 mi | — |
| 14756 | Maple Springs, NY | 13 mi | — |
Questions about 14769
What city is zip code 14769?
14769 is assigned to Portland, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 14769 in?
14769 is in Chautauqua County, New York.
What is the population of 14769?
About 757 people live in 14769, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 14769 in?
14769 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 14769?
The median household income in 14769 is $49,267.
What zip codes are near 14769?
The closest zip codes to 14769 are 14716, 14166, 14787, 14784, 14063.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 14769, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.