| City: | Olcott, New York |
| County: | Niagara County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:59:53 PM |
| Population: | 560 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 624 / 716 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.3366, -78.7192 |
| Land Area: | 0.664 sq mi |
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Olcott sits on the southern shore of Lake Ontario in Niagara County, New York. This compact lakeside village covers just 0.66 square miles but serves as a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this waterfront community.
The Olcott post office maintains 339 PO Boxes for 255 occupied homes. That's a 1.33 adoption rate, meaning the post office serves people beyond just local residents. Surrounding areas without their own carrier delivery use this post office as their mail access point.
With a median age of 55.6 years and a household count of 255 supporting 560 residents, Olcott fits the profile of a quiet retirement and seasonal community. The village has 366 total housing units, but 74 units (20%) are vacant seasonal properties. Street names like W Lake Rd, Beach, and Water point to the lakefront location that draws seasonal residents.
Mail here is delivered exclusively by rural carrier routes. Two rural routes serve 53 street addresses, while 339 PO Boxes handle the rest. Main Street has the most delivery points with 12 addresses, some of which include apartments. The post office doesn't offer city carrier delivery.
Median home values stand at $290,400, and median household income reaches $148,462. That's well above New York state averages. Of the 221 adults over 25, about 31% hold bachelor's degrees. Most residents (88%) own rather than rent their homes.
This isn't a large community. Just 19 business establishments employ 30 people total. The economy here is residential, not commercial. Most working residents commute elsewhere, with transportation and warehousing employing a significant share of the workforce.
Because this is a PO Box Only Zone, most mail must be addressed to a PO Box:
Recipient Name
PO Box [number]
Olcott, NY 14126Some addresses on the two rural routes may receive carrier delivery, but PO Boxes remain the primary mail access method for this lakeside community.
Street names like W Lake Rd, Beach, and Water indicate the Lake Ontario waterfront location, while Main Street serves as the village center with the most delivery points.
ZIP Code 14126 has 560 residents and 255 households (average 2.20 persons per household). The median age is 55.6 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.9%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 560Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 109Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 843.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $167,723Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 255Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $430,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.82Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 793 | 726 | 682 | 685 | 574 | 510 | 486 | 531 | 608 | 661 | 614 | 456 | 301 | 109 |
| Decennial Census | 588 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 560 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.6
Male Median Age: 61
Female Median Age: 49.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 34 | 36 | 21 | 28 | 11 | 7 |
| Female | 10 | 7 | 22 | 25 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 11 | 31 | 10 | 37 | 35 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 21 | 10 |
| Total | 18 | 10 | 34 | 32 | 13 | 24 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 44 | 23 | 54 | 69 | 47 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 17 |
| White: | 526 | 94.10% |
| Black: | 9 | 1.61% |
| Hispanic:* | 15 | 2.68% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.72% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 0.89% |
| Total: | 559 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 268 | 47.86% | 61.0 years |
| Females: | 292 | 52.14% | 49.6 years |
| Total: | 560 | 100% | 55.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 101 | 92.66% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 8 | 7.34% |
| Total Population: | 109 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 101 | 92.66% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 8 | 7.34% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $167,723, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $133,844 (395.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $98,921. Family households earn a median of $168,438 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $168,438). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 93.6%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (68.6%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,879 | $43,147 | $43,438 | $48,125 | $55,893 | $58,056 | $0 | $61,125 | $68,802 | $0 | $74,205 | $0 | $148,462 | $167,723 |
| Median Family Income | $33,707 | $33,650 | $44,453 | $57,880 | $58,992 | $59,508 | $60,950 | $62,167 | $84,844 | $86,420 | $72,784 | $81,141 | $149,567 | $168,438 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $50,172 | $52,019 | $16,898 | $23,472 | $0 | $0 | $19,474 | $0 | $55,000 | $63,077 | $152,536 | $0 | $76,193 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $32,167 | $29,444 | $30,078 | $29,697 | $29,337 | $51,000 | $55,208 | $58,438 | $54,500 | $68,625 | $71,214 | $76,417 | $90,385 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $50,912 | $52,656 | $51,848 | $53,935 | $52,941 | $49,500 | $0 | $41,250 | $50,461 | $54,125 | $0 | $57,237 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 102 | 93.58% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 7 | 6.42% |
| Total: | 109 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 70 | 68.63% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 18 | 17.65% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 13.73% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 102 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $430,000, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $297,300 (224.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $301,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $829 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.07% (73.68% with a mortgage, 26.32% free-and-clear) and renters 14.93% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 74.52%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $132,700 | $128,300 | $126,200 | $98,500 | $98,200 | $97,800 | $97,900 | $125,400 | $128,900 | $108,900 | $149,600 | $171,200 | $290,400 | $430,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $829 | $837 | $822 | $778 | $784 | $587 | $819 | $806 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 42 | 62.69% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 15 | 22.39% |
| Renter Occupied: | 10 | 14.93% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 67 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 67 | 25.48% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 196 | 74.52% |
| Total Housing Units: | 263 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 263 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 263 | 100% |
In 2024, 56.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.80 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 33 | 30.28% |
| Some college, no degree: | 14 | 12.84% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 4.59% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 57 | 52.29% |
| Total: | 109 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 109 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 62 | 56.88% |
| Private Insurance: | 109 | 76.76% |
| Public Insurance: | 33 | 23.24% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 142 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 142 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 20.2% | 25.3% | 8.2% | 8.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 14126 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 18 business establishments, employing about 57 people with an annual payroll of $1,568,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 365Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 18Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $271,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,568,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 57Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 14126 is located in Niagara County, New York, within the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15380) and New York's 24th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,135,509 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 14126. It covers 0.664 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.338 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 15380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,135,509Source: Census |
| MSA: | Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.664 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.338 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 24Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2388.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3654540Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Olcott CDP; New YorkSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 14126 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.