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 Moderate-density area
- $75,107
- Median income Near-median income area
- $232,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14001 (Akron, NY) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.6 in 2023 to 278.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,198. The poverty rate is 6.3%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $232,300 (39% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $766; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 16
Other services (except public administration)
16 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 14001?
52.1
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
2.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$43,198
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14001 ranks among New York ZIPs
Akron, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,107 39th percentile higher than 39% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,554housing units
4,554
Total Housing Units
4,085
Occupied Units
469
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,300
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 14086
Lancaster (14086)
31,847 residents
- 14004 12,704
Alden (14004)
12,704 residents
- 14001 9,464
Akron (14001)
9,464 residents
- 14031 9,392
Clarence (14031)
9,392 residents
- 14032 7,989
Clarence Center (14032)
7,989 residents
- 14036 5,201
Corfu (14036)
5,201 residents
- 14040 2,217
Darien Center (14040)
2,217 residents
- 14013 1,751
Basom (14013)
1,751 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14001 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14032
Clarence Center (14032)
$168,711 median income
- 14031
Clarence (14031)
$103,750 median income
- 14086
Lancaster (14086)
$99,499 median income
- 14004
Alden (14004)
$90,839 median income
- 14040
Darien Center (14040)
$88,779 median income
- 14036
Corfu (14036)
$88,466 median income
- 14001
Akron (14001)
$75,107 median income
- 14013
Basom (14013)
$72,768 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14001, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,464 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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