Batavia, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14020
Genesee County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,306
- 130/sq mi High-density area
- $62,655
- Median income Near-median income area
- $160,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Batavia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 130
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14020 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 14020 (Batavia, NY) rose +7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.2 in 2023 to 216.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14020 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Batavia, Genesee County, New York, with 23,306 residents across 179.0 square miles, a density of 130 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14020 reports a modest median household income of $62,655 (32% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,800. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $160,800 (57% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $937; owner occupancy is 63.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Genesee County, so 14020 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 14020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Batavia, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14020.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
86 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Wholesale trade 45
Wholesale trade
45 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 14020, Batavia, 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
23,306
Population
179.0
Area (sq mi)
130
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14020?
43.4
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
2.6%
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?
$62,655
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$38,800
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14020 ranks among New York ZIPs
Batavia, 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)
$62,655 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
11,136housing units
11,136
Total Housing Units
10,493
Occupied Units
643
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,800
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$937
Median Rent
1956
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
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14020 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 148 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 168 |
| 2022 | +8.2% | 181 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 202 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 216 |
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 667 business establishments in ZIP 14020, employing approximately 11,383 people with a combined annual payroll of $561,534,000.
667
Businesses
11,383
Employees
$561.5M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 122 | 18.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 86 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 10.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 44 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 43 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 3.6% |
| Information | 14 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 14020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14020
Batavia (14020)
23,306 residents
- 14125 3,782
Oakfield (14125)
3,782 residents
- 14422 2,468
Byron (14422)
2,468 residents
- 14058 2,285
Elba (14058)
2,285 residents
- 14005 1,986
Alexander (14005)
1,986 residents
- 14054 1,344
East Bethany (14054)
1,344 residents
- 14143 1,214
Stafford (14143)
1,214 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14020 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14005
Alexander (14005)
$105,082 median income
- 14058
Elba (14058)
$102,750 median income
- 14143
Stafford (14143)
$95,893 median income
- 14422
Byron (14422)
$91,786 median income
- 14054
East Bethany (14054)
$79,286 median income
- 14125
Oakfield (14125)
$70,294 median income
- 14020
Batavia (14020)
$62,655 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14020 ranks #7 of 7 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 14020, 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 (23,306 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 14020 in?
ZIP code 14020 (Batavia) is located in Genesee County, New York. Genesee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/genesee-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14020?
ZIP code 14020 in Batavia, NY has a population of 23,306 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14020?
The median household income in ZIP 14020 is $62,655, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14020?
The median home value in ZIP 14020 is $160,800, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14020?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14020 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14020?
ZIP code 14020 has 667 business establishments employing approximately 11,383 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14020?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14020 are: Retail trade (122), Health care and social assistance (86), Other services (except public administration) (81). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14020?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14020 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 14020?
In ZIP code 14020, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 14020?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14020 is 21.6 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 14020?
In ZIP code 14020, approximately 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14020?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14020 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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