Zip code 14802: Alfred, New York

Q: What city is zip code 14802?

14802 is assigned to Alfred, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 14802 in?

14802 is in Allegany County, New York.

Q: What is the population of 14802?

About 4,814 people live in 14802, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 14802?

The median household income in 14802 is $40,489.

Q: What zip codes are near 14802?

The closest zip codes to 14802 are 14803, 14804, 14806, 14843, 14813.

Residential delivery areaAllegany CountyEastern Time

Population

4,814

Median household income

$40K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$171K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$895/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

20.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.1 sq mi

4,230 people/sq mi

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

About 14802

14802 is an urban zip code in Alfred, New York (Allegany County), covering 1.1 sq mi of land. About 4,814 people live here, or 4,230 per square mile. The median resident is 20.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $40,489 a year, about 50% of the national median of $80,734. 37.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $170,800, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 49% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $895 a month.

71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 12.2 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education, food service and sales.

How 14802 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate16.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%39th of 1,685 in NY
Poverty rate37.6%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%28th of 1,679 in NY
Income inequality (Gini)0.548
97th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NY 0.51791st of 1,669 in NY
Bachelor's degree or higher71%
96th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%91st of 1,691 in NY
Government workers21.2%
88th
U.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%573rd of 1,685 in NY
Rent-burdened renters58.9%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%421st of 1,579 in NY
Population density4,230/sq mi
76th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi325th of 1,693 in NY
Work from home16%
65th
U.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%480th of 1,685 in NY
Diversity index50.2
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · NY 65.5407th of 1,693 in NY
Housing vacancy6.9%
52nd
U.S. 10.1% · NY 10%1,072nd of 1,675 in NY
Tech workers2.8%
48th
U.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%588th of 1,685 in NY
Broadband access91.3%
43rd
U.S. 91% · NY 90.8%839th of 1,673 in NY
Foreign-born residents8%
43rd
U.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%650th of 1,693 in NY
Homeownership rate48.5%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%1,455th of 1,673 in NY
Median home value$170,800
15th
U.S. $332,700 · NY $423,8001,172nd of 1,614 in NY
Median gross rent$895
13th
U.S. $1,413 · NY $1,6211,044th of 1,367 in NY
Uninsured rate3.1%
13th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%931st of 1,689 in NY
Population4,814
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,366740th of 1,693 in NY
Healthcare workers5.7%
6th
U.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%1,386th of 1,685 in NY
Self-employed workers5.3%
6th
U.S. 10% · NY 9.7%1,439th of 1,685 in NY
Median household income$40,489
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NY $85,9741,567th of 1,602 in NY
Per capita income$12,877
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,7121,667th of 1,690 in NY
Median age20.2
1st
U.S. 38.9 · NY 39.81,675th of 1,693 in NY
Average commute12.2 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min1,597th of 1,618 in NY
Veterans0.7%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%1,605th of 1,693 in NY
Residents 65 and older3.9%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%1,655th of 1,693 in NY
Residents under 184.9%
1st
U.S. 22% · NY 20.5%1,603rd of 1,693 in NY
Median earnings per worker$9,039
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NY $55,3211,659th of 1,676 in NY

Measure	14802	Allegany	NY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NY
Unemployment rateWeakness	16.5%	7.1%	6.4%	5.2%	99th	39th of 1,685
Poverty rateWeakness	37.6%	16.2%	14%	12.5%	98th	28th of 1,679
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.548	0.426	0.517	0.483	97th	91st of 1,669
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	71%	24.9%	40.2%	35.7%	96th	91st of 1,691
Government workers	21.2%	23.3%	16.4%	14.5%	88th	573rd of 1,685
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	58.9%	46%	52.1%	51.1%	80th	421st of 1,579
Population density	4,230/sq mi	46/sq mi	421/sq mi	95/sq mi	76th	325th of 1,693
Work from home	16%	8.8%	14.9%	15.1%	65th	480th of 1,685
Diversity index	50.2	13.9	65.5	61.4	52nd	407th of 1,693
Housing vacancy	6.9%	24.8%	10%	10.1%	52nd	1,072nd of 1,675
Tech workers	2.8%	1.3%	3.5%	3.8%	48th	588th of 1,685
Broadband access	91.3%	86.7%	90.8%	91%	43rd	839th of 1,673
Foreign-born residents	8%	1.8%	22.8%	14.1%	43rd	650th of 1,693
Homeownership rateWeakness	48.5%	79.3%	54.3%	65.2%	16th	1,455th of 1,673
Median home value	$170,800	$101,700	$423,800	$332,700	15th	1,172nd of 1,614
Median gross rent	$895	$763	$1,621	$1,413	13th	1,044th of 1,367
Uninsured rateStrength	3.1%	5.2%	5.1%	8.4%	13th	931st of 1,689
Population	4,814	47,159	19,852,366	334,922,499	8th	740th of 1,693
Healthcare workers	5.7%	10.4%	11.8%	9.7%	6th	1,386th of 1,685
Self-employed workers	5.3%	9.2%	9.7%	10%	6th	1,439th of 1,685
Median household incomeWeakness	$40,489	$62,869	$85,974	$80,734	3rd	1,567th of 1,602
Per capita incomeWeakness	$12,877	$29,954	$50,712	$44,673	1st	1,667th of 1,690
Median age	20.2	38.7	39.8	38.9	1st	1,675th of 1,693
Average commuteStrength	12.2 min	22.8 min	32.6 min	26.4 min	1st	1,597th of 1,618
Veterans	0.7%	7.9%	3.7%	6.2%	1st	1,605th of 1,693
Residents 65 and older	3.9%	20.1%	17.9%	17.2%	1st	1,655th of 1,693
Residents under 18	4.9%	19.6%	20.5%	22%	1st	1,603rd of 1,693
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$9,039	$39,246	$55,321	$49,666	1st	1,659th of 1,676

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

5–17

79%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

20.2

Under 18

4.9%

65 and over

3.9%

Race and ethnicity

White68%
Black8%
Hispanic13%
Asian7%
Native American0.7%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0.2%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

50.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

83%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 686
Average household size: 2
Family households: 31.3%
Married couples: 28.4%
Living alone: 47.1%
Veterans (of adults): 0.7%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

38%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

14802

$40,489

Allegany Co.

$62,869

New York

$85,974

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$12,877

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

37.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.548

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

14802

$170,800

Allegany Co.

$101,700

New York

$423,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

14802

$895

Allegany Co.

$763

New York

$1,621

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

43%

2–4 units

32%

5–19 units

15%

20+ units

11%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 737
Owner-occupied: 48.5%
Vacant: 6.9%
Median year built: 1953
Median rooms: 4.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 58.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 47%
Home value to income: 4.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

38%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

37%

Bicycle

0.8%

Worked from home

16%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

53%

10–19

24%

20–29

14%

30–44

45–59

0.9%

60+

Average commute

12.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

16.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

40.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

26%

Food service

12%

Sales

10%

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Management

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Police and fire

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Legal and social services

0.4%

Industries

Education

41%

Retail

14%

Restaurants and hotels

14%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Construction

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

0.6%

Public administration

0.3%

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$9,039

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

27.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	14802	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$12,306	$74,888
Service	$6,389	$26,804
Sales and office	$6,848	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$18,531	$49,199
Production and transportation	$8,024	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

10%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

23%

Graduate

47%

High school graduate or higher: 97.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 71%
Graduate or professional degree: 47.5%
Households with broadband: 91.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 77.4%
No internet access: 3.9%
Without health insurance: 3.1%
Limited-English households: 4.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Alfred
State: New York
County: Allegany County
Center point: 42.2538° N, 77.7899° W
Land area: 1.1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Alfred98% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 14802

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
14803	Alfred Station, NY	1.4 mi	1,514	$51,694	$140,600
14804	Almond, NY	5.2 mi	1,362	$83,173	$123,300
14806	Andover, NY	6.6 mi	1,912	$74,688	$93,200
14843	Hornell, NY	9.7 mi	12,383	$57,874	$112,100
14813	Belmont, NY	11 mi	2,480	$63,750	$94,300
14880	Scio, NY	11 mi	1,548	$58,750	$115,400
14839	Greenwood, NY	11 mi	610	$79,861	$116,300
14807	Arkport, NY	12 mi	2,681	$64,408	$128,300
14709	Angelica, NY	12 mi	1,201	$53,889	$83,100
14822	Canaseraga, NY	13 mi	851	$66,771	$92,700
14823	Canisteo, NY	13 mi	3,610	$63,140	$118,800
14895	Wellsville, NY	14 mi	9,061	$63,910	$95,800

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Questions about 14802

What city is zip code 14802?

14802 is assigned to Alfred, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 14802 in?

14802 is in Allegany County, New York.

What is the population of 14802?

About 4,814 people live in 14802, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 14802 in?

14802 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 14802?

The median household income in 14802 is $40,489.

What zip codes are near 14802?

The closest zip codes to 14802 are 14803, 14804, 14806, 14843, 14813.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 14802, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.