PlainZIP

Alden, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14004

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

12,704
102/sq mi
$90,839
Median income
$258,300
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
102
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14004 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14004 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alden, Erie County, New York, home to 12,704 residents across 124.2 square miles, a density of 102 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14004 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,839 (2% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $38,103. Poverty here runs at 5.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. Median home value sits at $258,300 (32% below the state average), median rent at $938 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 14004

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alden, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14004.

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 14004, Alden, 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

12,704

Population

124.2

Area (sq mi)

102

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14004?

43.6

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 6.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

How ZIP 14004 ranks nationally

Alden, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,839 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$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

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ZIP 14004 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 14004 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 14004 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 14004 ranks #7 of 9 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
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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Pop: 41,937
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Pop: 41,676
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Pop: 33,385

Related Areas

Erie County Alden, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14004 in? ▼
ZIP code 14004 (Alden) 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 14004? ▼
ZIP code 14004 in Alden, NY has a population of 12,704 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14004? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14004 is $90,839, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14004? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14004 is $258,300, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14004? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14004 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14004? ▼
ZIP code 14004 has 216 business establishments employing approximately 1,898 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14004? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14004 are: Construction (47), Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14004? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14004 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 14004? ▼
In ZIP code 14004, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 14004? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14004 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14004? ▼
In ZIP code 14004, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14004? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14004 is 5.3% 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.