ZIP Code 14744 Demographics & Data

About Houghton, NY (ZIP Code 14744)

New York

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 14744

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.

Population in 14744

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 14744 is 2,175.

Houghton, NY

The 14744 ZIP Code is associated with Houghton, NY in Allegany County.

Area Codes associated with 14744

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 14744 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 14744.

Sunrise / Sunset in 14744

Sunrise: 7:39 am
Sunset: 4:43 pm
Sunrise in 14744 7:39 am
Sunrise in 14744 4:43 pm

Weather forecast for 14744

Tonight's forecast for 14744: Mostly clear, with a low around 3. South wind 0 to 5 mph.

Current air quality in 14744

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 14744 Fair

Internet in 14744

An estimated 82.5% of households in ZIP Code 14744 have broadband Internet service, while about 94.0% have a computer.

Gender in 14744

In ZIP Code 14744, the gender split is approximately 53.5% female and an estimated 46.5% male.

Health Insurance in 14744

Approximately 6.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 14744 (Houghton, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 14744

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 Attained in 14744

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%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 14744. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 14744

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 Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 14744. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 14744

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%

Income in ZIP Code 14744

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 Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 14744. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 14744

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%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 14744

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%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 14744. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 14744

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%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 14744

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 in 14744

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%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 14744. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 14744

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.

Age of Housing in 14744

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%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 14744. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 14744 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 14744. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 14744

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 14744 [4]

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.

Preventative Health in 14744

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 14744. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 14744. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 14744

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 14744 [6]

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).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 14744. This visualizes electricity rates in 14744 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 14744

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 14744 10.73¢/kWh 6.44¢/kWh 4.39¢/kWh
New York 24.98¢/kWh 20.52¢/kWh 9.35¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 14744

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
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 14744. This visualizes solar power levels in 14744 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 14744

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.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 14744. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 14744

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%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.