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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
$62,655
Median income
$160,800
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $38,800. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Median home value sits at $160,800 (57% below the state average), median rent at $937 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 14020 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Genesee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 14020?

43.4

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$62,655

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$38,800

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14020 ranks nationally

Batavia, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,655 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,136

Total Housing Units

10,493

Occupied Units

643

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.0%
Renter 37.0%

$160,800

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14020 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14020 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 14020 ranks #7 of 7 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
14005 Alexander, NY 1,986 5.8 mi
14058 Elba, NY 2,285 7.8 mi
14125 Oakfield, NY 3,782 7.1 mi
14143 Stafford, NY 1,214 7.2 mi
14054 East Bethany, NY 1,344 7.1 mi
14422 Byron, NY 2,468 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Genesee County

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Le Roy, NY
Pop: 8,275
14036 standard
Corfu, NY
Pop: 5,201
14416 standard
Bergen, NY
Pop: 3,817
14125 standard
Oakfield, NY
Pop: 3,782
14525 standard
Pavilion, NY
Pop: 2,865
14422 standard
Byron, NY
Pop: 2,468

Related Areas

Genesee County Batavia, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.