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Akron, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14001

Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,464
55/sq mi
$75,107
Median income
$232,300
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Akron pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14001 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akron, Erie County, New York, home to 9,464 residents across 170.8 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14001 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,107 (19% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,198. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. Median home value sits at $232,300 (39% below the state average), median rent at $766 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 14001 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Erie County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 14001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14001.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14001, Akron, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,464

Population

170.8

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14001?

52.1

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$75,107

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$43,198

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14001 ranks nationally

Akron, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,107 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,554

Total Housing Units

4,085

Occupied Units

469

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$232,300

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$766

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14001 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 183
2021 +9.6% 201
2022 +18.0% 237
2023 +8.7% 258
2024 +8.0% 278

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 202 business establishments in ZIP 14001, employing approximately 2,610 people with a combined annual payroll of $167,295,000.

202

Businesses

2,610

Employees

$167.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 46 22.8%
Retail trade 22 10.9%
Manufacturing 21 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 21 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 16 7.9%
Wholesale trade 11 5.5%
Health care and social assistance 11 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.0%
Finance and insurance 6 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.5%
Educational services 4 2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 14001 vs 14032 →

ZIP 14001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14001 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 14001 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
14032 Clarence Center, NY 7,989 6.1 mi
14004 Alden, NY 12,704 9.6 mi
14031 Clarence, NY 9,392 5.9 mi
14013 Basom, NY 1,751 6.7 mi
14036 Corfu, NY 5,201 7.5 mi
14086 Lancaster, NY 31,847 10.5 mi
14040 Darien Center, NY 2,217 11.9 mi

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Pop: 53,555
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Pop: 41,937
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Pop: 41,676
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Pop: 39,999
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Pop: 33,385

Related Areas

Erie County Akron, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14001 in? ▼
ZIP code 14001 (Akron) is located in Erie County, New York. Erie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/erie-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14001? ▼
ZIP code 14001 in Akron, NY has a population of 9,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14001? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14001 is $75,107, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14001? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14001 is $232,300, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14001? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14001 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14001? ▼
ZIP code 14001 has 202 business establishments employing approximately 2,610 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14001? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14001 are: Construction (46), Retail trade (22), Manufacturing (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14001? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14001 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14001? ▼
In ZIP code 14001, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 14001? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14001 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14001? ▼
In ZIP code 14001, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14001? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14001 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.