ZIP Code 14031
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Clarence · Erie County · New York
- Population
- 9,392
- Median income
- $103,750
- Median home value
- $343,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.9%
- Land area
- 48.5 sq mi
194/sq mi
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.6
New York
ZIP code 14031 in Clarence, New York has a population of 9,392. The median household income is $103,750, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $343,700, 24% above the US average. 49.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14031 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.5 square miles in Clarence, Erie County, New York. The area is home to 9,392 residents, producing a population density of 194 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14031 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14031 sits at $103,750 (12% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $62,481. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 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 direct signal of whether 14031 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14031 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 14031
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14031.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 14031?
51.6
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
7.4%
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?
$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
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?
4,597
Total Housing Units
4,202
Occupied Units
395
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 14031 vs 14032 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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