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Olean, NY
City in Cattaraugus County, New York. ZIP codes: 14760.
Population
13,738
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,329
ZIP codes
1
Olean and its ZIP codes
Olean at a glance
- Olean is about 5.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 148th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $51,261, 40% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,100 (80% below New York) and median rent is $794 a month.
Local data for Olean, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Olean, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,261
Poverty rate
26.7%
Median home value
$86,100
Median rent
$794/mo
Homeownership
55.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.9%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
14.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,625), Irish Americans (2,586), Italian Americans (1,315).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cattaraugus County. PPP loans are for Olean.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,757
28,122 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,316
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$652M
FY 2026, $8,464 per person
PPP loans
$41.7M
506 loans, 5,734 jobs reported
How people get to work
Olean, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Olean, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
853
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
392
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 13°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Olean, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Olean
1 in or overlapping Olean. Population shown
Cities near Olean
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. BonaventureCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Weston MillsCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 7 |
| AlleganyVillage | 3.1 mi | 0.8 |
| PortvilleVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Eldred, PABorough | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| LimestoneCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Foster Brook, PACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| CubaVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| BolivarVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Bradford, PACity | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| Rew, PACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| RichburgVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Shinglehouse, PABorough | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| University of Pittsburgh Bradford, PACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| SalamancaCity | 17 mi | 6 |
| FriendshipCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Olean, NY in?
- Olean is in Cattaraugus County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Olean, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Olean include 14760.
- What is the population of Olean, NY?
- About 13,738 people live in Olean, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Olean?
- Nearby places include St. Bonaventure (2.5 mi), Weston Mills (2.5 mi), Allegany (3.1 mi), Portville (5.8 mi), Eldred, PA (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023