| City: | Chautauqua, New York |
| County: | Chautauqua County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:34:51 AM |
| Population: | 194 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 624 / 716 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.2076, -79.4672 |
| Land Area: | 0.361 sq mi |
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Chautauqua, New York occupies just 0.36 square miles on the shores of Chautauqua Lake, but this tiny ZIP code has 1,209 housing units for a year-round population of only 194 people. The reason: 89% of homes (1,081 units) sit vacant most of the year, used only during the summer season. This is one of the most intensely seasonal communities in New York State.
The Chautauqua post office maintains 867 PO Boxes to serve 107 occupied households. That's an 8.1-to-1 adoption rate, meaning the post office has more than eight times as many boxes as local homes. Seasonal homeowners keep their boxes year-round to receive mail during winter closures. This is a PO Box Only Zone, so there's no alternative delivery method for most addresses, though two rural carrier routes do serve some locations.
The 194 year-round residents have a median age of 65.6 years, making this one of the oldest communities in the state. With 79.6% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a median home value of $732,100, Chautauqua attracts an educated, affluent seasonal population. Per capita income stands at $69,064. Of the 107 occupied homes, 92 are owner-occupied and just 15 are rentals.
Street names honor American literary figures. Longfellow Avenue, Emerson Avenue, Whittier Avenue, and Hawthorne Avenue form the core grid, joined by Pratt Avenue, Palestine Avenue, and N Lake Drive along the waterfront. Streets with multi-unit buildings include Pratt Avenue (13 delivery records with apartments and suites), Ramble Avenue (13 records), and Waugh Avenue (12 records). The compact 59-street network serves both seasonal cottages and year-round residences.
The community operates 33 business establishments employing 276 workers, far exceeding the resident population. In the workforce data, 66 people work in public administration and another 66 in other services, while 42 residents (12.4%) work from home. The employment numbers suggest seasonal workers commuting in during peak months when the community comes alive.
Street names honor American literary figures including Longfellow, Emerson, Whittier, and Hawthorne, reflecting the community's cultural character.
ZIP Code 14722 has 194 residents and 107 households (average 1.81 persons per household). The median age is 65.6 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%). Largest groups are White (89.7%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6%, 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: | 194Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 292Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 537.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 107Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $732,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.81Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 241 | 309 | 407 | 430 | 441 | 381 | 340 | 269 | 244 | 214 | 195 | 189 | 292 |
| Decennial Census | 153 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 194 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 65.6
Male Median Age: 65.9
Female Median Age: 65.1
| 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 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Female | 4 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 4 |
| Total | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 46 | 12 | 23 | 18 | 7 |
| White: | 174 | 92.55% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 4.79% |
| Asian: | 4 | 2.13% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.53% |
| Total: | 188 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 97 | 50.00% | 65.9 years |
| Females: | 97 | 50.00% | 65.1 years |
| Total: | 194 | 100% | 65.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 284 | 97.26% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.68% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6 | 2.05% |
| Total Population: | 292 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 286 | 97.95% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 2.05% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($84,578), is down $53,365 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $250,001 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $250,001). By gender, male median income is $193,536 and female is $218,226, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $24,690 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 34.9%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (6.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (80.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,365 | $50,769 | $73,594 | $89,279 | $95,917 | $102,813 | $115,673 | $134,135 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $53,462 | $51,923 | $72,813 | $87,885 | $88,650 | $89,167 | $115,673 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,896 | $0 | $0 | $97,266 | $0 | $104,688 | $118,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $95,859 | $0 | $97,031 | $99,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $193,536 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $218,226 |
| Employed: | 102 | 34.93% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 190 | 65.07% |
| Total: | 292 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 82 | 80.39% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 11.76% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 3.92% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 3.92% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 102 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $732,100, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $203,300 (38.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $732,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,576), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.69% (42.16% with a mortgage, 57.84% free-and-clear) and renters 23.31% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 89.54%, which is markedly above the state rate (10.19%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $528,800 | $457,900 | $583,300 | $652,500 | $632,700 | $617,100 | $672,600 | $1,009,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $835,000 | $732,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 31 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 43 | 32.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 59 | 44.36% |
| Renter Occupied: | 31 | 23.31% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 133 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 133 | 10.46% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,138 | 89.54% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,271 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 624 | 49.10% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 647 | 50.90% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,271 | 100% |
In 2023, 79.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 99.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (87.90%). The uninsured rate is 9.20%, which is on par with the state rate (5.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (97.80%). College enrollment is 97.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 1.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6 | 2.99% |
| Some college, no degree: | 33 | 16.42% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 27 | 13.43% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 133 | 66.17% |
| Total: | 201 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 199 | 99.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 160 | 79.60% |
| Private Insurance: | 250 | 60.98% |
| Public Insurance: | 133 | 32.44% |
| No Insurance: | 27 | 6.59% |
| Total: | 410 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 383 | 93.41% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 2.20% |
| College or graduate school: | 89 | 97.80% |
| Total: | 91 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 2 | 2.20% |
ZIP Code 14722 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 32 business establishments, employing about 307 people with an annual payroll of $24,140,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 895Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 32Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,989,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $24,140,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 307Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 14722 is located in Chautauqua County, New York, within the Jamestown-Dunkirk, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27460) and New York's 23rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 126,329 people, about 0.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 14722. It covers 0.361 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Jamestown-Dunkirk, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 27460Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 126,329Source: Census |
| MSA: | Jamestown, NY MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.361 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 23Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7371.65 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3614058Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Chautauqua CDP; New YorkSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 14722 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 February 1, 2026.