ZIP Code 14744 - Houghton New York
Overview
ZIP Code 14744 is located in Houghton New York. Portions of 14744 are also in Rushford and Rushford (town) and Caneadea and Centerville. 14744 is entirely within Allegany County. Regionally, 14744 is located in the Elmira Area.
ZIP Code 14744 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Houghton |
| Primary County | Allegany County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,250 |
| Area Code(s) | 585 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 14744 Map
14744 Demographics
14744 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New York based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 14744 is White. The current unemployment level in 14744 is 4.4%.
| Population | 2,250 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.18% |
| Population Density | 109 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 427 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $72,417 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $159,030 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.35% |
14744 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,020 | 93.35% |
| Black | 82 | 3.79% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 49 | 2.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
14744 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 7 | 1.05% |
| Bachelor Degree | 152 | 22.72% |
| High School Diploma | 153 | 22.87% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 37 | 5.53% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 43 | 6.43% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 5.83% |
| Masters Degree | 139 | 20.78% |
| Professional Degree | 26 | 3.89% |
| Doctorate Degree | 73 | 10.91% |
14744 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.41868973, -78.21796417 |
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| Region | Elmira Area |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 21 Square Miles |
14744 Schools
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14744 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 60a - Glaciated Low Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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