Boston, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14025
Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,039
- 52/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $115,188
- Median income Above-median income area
- $267,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 43.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boston pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 52
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14025 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 14025 (Boston, NY) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.0 in 2023 to 234.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14025 covers 58.0 square miles in Boston, Erie County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,039 residents on file, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14025 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,188 (25% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,838. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 3.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $267,200 (29% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,250; owner occupancy is 88.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14025 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 14025
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boston, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14025.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 14025, Boston, 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
3,039
Population
58.0
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14025?
50.9
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
1.8%
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?
$115,188
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$59,838
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14025 ranks among New York ZIPs
Boston, 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)
$115,188 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
1,557housing units
1,557
Total Housing Units
1,415
Occupied Units
142
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,200
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,250
Median Rent
1967
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
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14025 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 165 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 178 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 196 |
| 2023 | +10.4% | 216 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 235 |
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 54 business establishments in ZIP 14025, employing approximately 257 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,574,000.
54
Businesses
257
Employees
$11.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 24.1% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 14.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.6% |
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 14025 vs 14033 →
ZIP 14025 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14075
Hamburg (14075)
41,937 residents
- 14127
Orchard Park (14127)
29,961 residents
- 14052
East Aurora (14052)
17,329 residents
- 14141 7,728
Springville (14141)
7,728 residents
- 14025 3,039
Boston (14025)
3,039 residents
- 14034 2,742
Collins (14034)
2,742 residents
- 14170 2,286
West Falls (14170)
2,286 residents
- 14033 2,219
Colden (14033)
2,219 residents
- 14055 1,405
East Concord (14055)
1,405 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14025 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14025 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14170
West Falls (14170)
$116,746 median income
- 14025
Boston (14025)
$115,188 median income
- 14127
Orchard Park (14127)
$109,386 median income
- 14052
East Aurora (14052)
$99,970 median income
- 14035
Collins Center (14035)
$91,250 median income
- 14033
Colden (14033)
$87,431 median income
- 14069
Glenwood (14069)
$85,469 median income
- 14075
Hamburg (14075)
$83,383 median income
- 14141
Springville (14141)
$80,906 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14025 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14033 | Colden, NY | 2,219 | 3.3 mi |
| 14069 | Glenwood, NY | 844 | 4.8 mi |
| 14141 | Springville, NY | 7,728 | 7.0 mi |
| 14170 | West Falls, NY | 2,286 | 6.2 mi |
| 14127 | Orchard Park, NY | 29,961 | 9.0 mi |
| 14055 | East Concord, NY | 1,405 | 7.9 mi |
| 14075 | Hamburg, NY | 41,937 | 8.3 mi |
| 14035 | Collins Center, NY | 125 | 11.0 mi |
| 14034 | Collins, NY | 2,742 | 10.9 mi |
| 14052 | East Aurora, NY | 17,329 | 12.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14025, 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 (3,039 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 14025 in?
ZIP code 14025 (Boston) 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 14025?
ZIP code 14025 in Boston, NY has a population of 3,039 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14025?
The median household income in ZIP 14025 is $115,188, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14025?
The median home value in ZIP 14025 is $267,200, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14025?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14025 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14025?
ZIP code 14025 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14025?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14025 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14025?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14025 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 14025?
In ZIP code 14025, 79.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.1% 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 14025?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14025 is 24.0 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 14025?
In ZIP code 14025, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14025?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14025 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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