PlainZIP

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
$115,188
Median income
$267,200
Median home value
43.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $59,838. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $267,200 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,250 per month, and 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 14025 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Erie 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 14025

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boston, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14025.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 14025?

50.9

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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

$59,838

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14025 ranks nationally

Boston, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,188 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,557

Total Housing Units

1,415

Occupied Units

142

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$267,200

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14025 ranks #5 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 14025 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 14025 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

14221 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 53,555
14075 standard
Hamburg, NY
Pop: 41,937
14150 standard
Tonawanda, NY
Pop: 41,676
14215 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,999
14224 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,889
14225 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 33,385

Related Areas

Erie County Boston, NY New York

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.

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