ZIP Code 14769

In ZIP code 14769, near Dunkirk, homes carry a median value of $163,500 while households earn a median of $49,267, and per-capita income sits at $27,301. Chautauqua County's 2.27% effective property tax rate means a home at that median value generates roughly $3,711 in annual taxes—about 7.5% of median household income before exemptions or assessments shift the figure. Sales tax of 8.00% adds further cost to everyday purchases. The gap between what homes cost and what residents bring in shapes how heavily that tax load lands.