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 Moderate-density area
- $90,839
- Median income Above-median income area
- $258,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14004 (Alden, NY) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 265.0 in 2023 to 271.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,103. The poverty rate is 5.3%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $258,300 (32% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $938; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14004 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 14004
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alden, NY
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$38,103
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14004 ranks among New York ZIPs
Alden, 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)
$90,839 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
4,249housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 14004 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
- 14052
East Aurora (14052)
17,329 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
- 14059 8,933
Elma (14059)
8,933 residents
- 14036 5,201
Corfu (14036)
5,201 residents
- 14040 2,217
Darien Center (14040)
2,217 residents
- 14102 1,281
Marilla (14102)
1,281 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14004 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14102
Marilla (14102)
$119,327 median income
- 14059
Elma (14059)
$113,555 median income
- 14031
Clarence (14031)
$103,750 median income
- 14052
East Aurora (14052)
$99,970 median income
- 14086
Lancaster (14086)
$99,499 median income
- 14037
Cowlesville (14037)
$93,594 median income
- 14004
Alden (14004)
$90,839 median income
- 14040
Darien Center (14040)
$88,779 median income
- 14036
Corfu (14036)
$88,466 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14004, 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 (12,704 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 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.
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