The 14744 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Houghton, NY (Allegany County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 2,175. Approximately 52.5% of residents in this New York region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $16,700. Median househould income is approximately $61,458, and an estimated 10% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 14744, 92.4% of the population graduated high school, while 52.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 29.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 22.7% in this Allegany County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 22.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.2% |
| Associate's degree | 7.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 29.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 14744 are younger than average. The median age of 20.9 years in ZIP Code 14744 is approximately 45.14% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.6% of the population in 14744 falls in the age group 15 to 19 years, while an estimated 20.0% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 14744 residents are aged 55 to 59 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 24.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 20.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 6.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 5.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.0% |
| 85 years and over | 3.5% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 14744 is $61,458, while the region's mean household income is $71,079. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,700. The per capita income in ZIP Code 14744 of $16,700 is approximately 57.53% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 10.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately5.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.7% of the population in 14744 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.8% of 14744 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 14744, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 3.5% of 14744 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 14744 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.8%), followed by Asian (4.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 14744, 89.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Allegany County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 89.6% |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 4.5% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 14744, an estimated 25.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 20.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Allegany County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 25.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 14744 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 14744 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 14744 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.42 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 7.28% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 32.93% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 14744 | 10.73¢/kWh | 6.44¢/kWh | 4.39¢/kWh |
| New York | 25.21¢/kWh | 20.08¢/kWh | 9.88¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 14744 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.78 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.62 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.51 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.43 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.48 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.4 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.83 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.84 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.26 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.82 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.97 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.1 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 14744, 54.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 12.0 minutes. Approximately 46.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 14744 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.3% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 14744 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.5% |
| Construction | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.5% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 46.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 17.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |