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Clarence, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14031

Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,392
194/sq mi
$103,750
Median income
$343,700
Median home value
49.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clarence pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
194
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14031 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14031 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarence, Erie County, New York, home to 9,392 residents across 48.5 square miles, a density of 194 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14031 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,750 (12% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $62,481. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $343,700 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $947 per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 14031 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 14031

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarence, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14031.

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 14031, Clarence, 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

9,392

Population

48.5

Area (sq mi)

194

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14031?

51.6

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$103,750

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$62,481

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14031 ranks nationally

Clarence, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,750 Top 17% higher than 83% 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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,597

Total Housing Units

4,202

Occupied Units

395

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$343,700

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$947

Median Rent

1984

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

-3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14031 have decreased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 178
2021 +11.2% 198
2022 +16.0% 230
2023 +11.5% 257
2024 -3.1% 249

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 312 business establishments in ZIP 14031, employing approximately 5,061 people with a combined annual payroll of $314,187,000.

312

Businesses

5,061

Employees

$314.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 40 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 36 11.5%
Retail trade 31 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 30 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 28 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 7.7%
Finance and insurance 20 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 6.4%
Manufacturing 13 4.2%
Wholesale trade 10 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.9%
Educational services 5 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.0%

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 14031 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 14031 ranks #8 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 14031 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 14031 ranks #3 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
14032 Clarence Center, NY 7,989 4.2 mi
14086 Lancaster, NY 31,847 5.5 mi
14221 Buffalo, NY 53,555 5.7 mi
14026 Bowmansville, NY 674 5.0 mi
14051 East Amherst, NY 19,533 5.9 mi
14001 Akron, NY 9,464 5.9 mi
14043 Depew, NY 24,742 7.5 mi
14068 Getzville, NY 7,150 7.9 mi
14004 Alden, NY 12,704 8.2 mi
14225 Buffalo, NY 33,385 8.2 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 Clarence, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14031 in? ▼
ZIP code 14031 (Clarence) 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 14031? ▼
ZIP code 14031 in Clarence, NY has a population of 9,392 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14031? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14031 is $103,750, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14031? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14031 is $343,700, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14031? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14031 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14031? ▼
ZIP code 14031 has 312 business establishments employing approximately 5,061 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14031? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14031 are: Construction (40), Professional, scientific, and technical services (36), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14031? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14031 decreased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 14031? ▼
In ZIP code 14031, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.9% 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 14031? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14031 is 22.8 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 14031? ▼
In ZIP code 14031, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14031? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14031 is 9.4% 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.