🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

14744

Houghton

ZIP Code 14744 is a standard zip code serving Houghton, Houghton, New York (NY), in Allegany County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,094 with a median household income of $50,298. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New York (NY)
County: Allegany
City: Houghton
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.422800
Longitude: -78.206300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 17.43 mi²
Water Area: 0.16 mi²
Population Density: 120.0 people per mi² (55th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.466717°N, 42.386280°S, -78.131386°E, -78.271929°W

With 2,094 residents spread across 17.43 square miles, this area has a population density of 120.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,094

Population

40th percentile

$50,298

Median Income

55th percentile

$105,500

Median Home Value

35th percentile

17.43 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 14744 is $50,298, and the median home value is $105,500.

Housing

512

Total Units

378

Occupied Units

73.8%

Occupancy Rate

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