ZIP Code 14004
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Alden · Erie County · New York
- Population
- 12,704
- Median income
- $90,839
- Median home value
- $258,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.2%
- Land area
- 124.2 sq mi
102/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.6
New York
ZIP code 14004 in Alden, New York has a population of 12,704. The median household income is $90,839, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $258,300, 7% below the US average. 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14004 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 124.2 square miles in Alden, Erie County, New York. The area is home to 12,704 residents, producing a population density of 102 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14004 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14004 sits at $90,839 (2% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $38,103. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $258,300 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $938 per month, and 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14004 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14004 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 14004
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14004.
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14004, Alden, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,704
Population
124.2
Area (sq mi)
102
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14004?
43.6
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
1.0%
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?
$90,839
Median Household Income
-2% vs state
$38,103
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,249
Total Housing Units
4,122
Occupied Units
127
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$258,300
Median Home Value
-32% vs state
$938
Median Rent
1965
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
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14004 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 178 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 201 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 224 |
| 2023 | +18.3% | 265 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 271 |
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 216 business establishments in ZIP 14004, employing approximately 1,898 people with a combined annual payroll of $111,847,000.
216
Businesses
1,898
Employees
$111.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 47 | 21.8% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.4% |
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 14004 vs 14102 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14102 | Marilla, NY | 1,281 | 4.5 mi |
| 14086 | Lancaster, NY | 31,847 | 6.1 mi |
| 14040 | Darien Center, NY | 2,217 | 6.5 mi |
| 14001 | Akron, NY | 9,464 | 9.6 mi |
| 14169 | Wales Center, NY | 151 | 8.9 mi |
| 14037 | Cowlesville, NY | 1,166 | 6.7 mi |
| 14059 | Elma, NY | 8,933 | 7.7 mi |
| 14031 | Clarence, NY | 9,392 | 8.2 mi |
| 14052 | East Aurora, NY | 17,329 | 9.3 mi |
| 14036 | Corfu, NY | 5,201 | 8.3 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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