Olean
City in Cattaraugus County, New York

Olean is a city in Cattaraugus County, New York, with 13,937 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,463 ft (446 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Bonaventure, 2.0 miles W.
- 13,937residents (2020 Census)
- 1,463 ftelevation · 446 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.3 km²
- 2,362 / sq mipopulation density
- 14760ZIP code
About Olean
Olean ( OH-lee-ann, Seneca: Johíhso') is a city in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. Olean is the largest city in Cattaraugus County and serves as its financial, business, transportation and entertainment center. It is one of the principal cities of the Southern Tier region of Western New York.
As of the 2020 census, Olean had a population of 13,937.
The city is surrounded by the town of Olean and is located in the southeastern part of Cattaraugus County.
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Living in Olean
- Median household income
- $51,261
- Median home value
- $86,100
- Median rent
- $794/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Olean had 13,937 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,937 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,362 per sq mi (912 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Olean at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Cattaraugus County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,937 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.90 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0837° N, 78.4349° W |
| ZIP code | 14760 |
| Official website | cityofolean.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3654716 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Olean
- St. Bonaventure2.0 mi W
- Allegany2.9 mi W
- Weston Mills3.2 mi E
- Portville6.0 mi SE
- Eldred, PA9.2 mi S
- Otto, PA9.9 mi S
- Foster Brook, PA11.0 mi SW
- Limestone11.1 mi SW
- Ceres, PA12.2 mi SE
- Cuba12.4 mi NE
- Foster, PA12.6 mi SW
- Bradford, PA13.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Olean
What county is Olean in?
Olean is in Cattaraugus County, New York.
What is the population of Olean, NY?
13,937 people lived in Olean at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Olean, NY?
The ZIP code of Olean is 14760.
What is the elevation of Olean?
1,463 feet (446 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Olean?
St. Bonaventure (2.0 mi), Allegany (2.9 mi), Weston Mills (3.2 mi), Portville (6.0 mi), Eldred (9.2 mi).
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