PlainZIP

Clarence Center, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14032

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

7,989
133/sq mi
$168,711
Median income
$502,100
Median home value
57.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clarence Center pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
133
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14032 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14032 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarence Center, Erie County, New York, home to 7,989 residents across 60.1 square miles, a density of 133 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14032 skews affluent, with a median household income of $168,711 (82% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $79,943. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $502,100 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $1,444 per month, and 95.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14032 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 14032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarence Center, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14032.

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 14032, Clarence Center, 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

7,989

Population

60.1

Area (sq mi)

133

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14032?

47.2

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$168,711

Median Household Income

+82% vs state

$79,943

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14032 ranks nationally

Clarence Center, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$168,711 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,991

Total Housing Units

3,823

Occupied Units

168

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.3%
Renter 4.7%

$502,100

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$1,444

Median Rent

1996

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14032 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 181
2021 +10.1% 199
2022 +15.5% 230
2023 +10.9% 255
2024 +4.1% 265

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 184 business establishments in ZIP 14032, employing approximately 1,329 people with a combined annual payroll of $75,990,000.

184

Businesses

1,329

Employees

$76.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 54 29.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 16 8.7%
Wholesale trade 15 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 14 7.6%
Retail trade 13 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.9%
Manufacturing 8 4.3%
Accommodation and food services 7 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.3%
Educational services 5 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.6%

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 14032 vs 14051 →

ZIP 14032 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 14032 ranks #9 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 14032 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 14032 ranks the highest 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
14051 East Amherst, NY 19,533 3.5 mi
14031 Clarence, NY 9,392 4.2 mi
14001 Akron, NY 9,464 6.1 mi
14086 Lancaster, NY 31,847 9.6 mi
14068 Getzville, NY 7,150 6.5 mi
14221 Buffalo, NY 53,555 6.5 mi
14026 Bowmansville, NY 674 7.8 mi
14094 Lockport, NY 50,666 8.6 mi
14043 Depew, NY 24,742 10.7 mi
14225 Buffalo, NY 33,385 10.2 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 Center, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14032 in? ▼
ZIP code 14032 (Clarence Center) 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 14032? ▼
ZIP code 14032 in Clarence Center, NY has a population of 7,989 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14032? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14032 is $168,711, which is 121% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14032? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14032 is $502,100, which is 81% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14032? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14032 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14032? ▼
ZIP code 14032 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 1,329 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14032? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14032 are: Construction (54), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (25), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14032? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14032 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 14032? ▼
In ZIP code 14032, 74.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.4% 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 14032? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14032 is 26.0 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 14032? ▼
In ZIP code 14032, approximately 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14032? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14032 is 3.9% 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.