Corfu, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14036
Genesee County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,201
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,466
- Median income Above-median income area
- $187,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Corfu pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14036 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14036 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corfu, Genesee County, New York, home to 5,201 residents across 140.2 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14036 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,466 (4% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,042. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $187,800 (50% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $944; owner occupancy is 85.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Genesee County, so 14036 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 14036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corfu, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14036.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 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 14036, Corfu, 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
5,201
Population
140.2
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14036?
41.7
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
3.4%
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?
$88,466
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,042
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14036 ranks among New York ZIPs
Corfu, 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)
$88,466 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
2,381housing units
2,381
Total Housing Units
2,277
Occupied Units
104
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,800
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$944
Median Rent
1959
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
-1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14036 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.8% | 169 |
| 2021 | +2.2% | 173 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 202 |
| 2023 | +5.5% | 213 |
| 2024 | -1.0% | 211 |
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 79 business establishments in ZIP 14036, employing approximately 830 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,568,000.
79
Businesses
830
Employees
$42.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 9 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.8% |
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 14036 vs 14040 →
ZIP 14036 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14004
Alden (14004)
12,704 residents
- 14011
Attica (14011)
9,822 residents
- 14001
Akron (14001)
9,464 residents
- 14036
Corfu (14036)
5,201 residents
- 14125 3,782
Oakfield (14125)
3,782 residents
- 14040 2,217
Darien Center (14040)
2,217 residents
- 14005 1,986
Alexander (14005)
1,986 residents
- 14013 1,751
Basom (14013)
1,751 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14036 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14036 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14005
Alexander (14005)
$105,082 median income
- 14004
Alden (14004)
$90,839 median income
- 14040
Darien Center (14040)
$88,779 median income
- 14036
Corfu (14036)
$88,466 median income
- 14001
Akron (14001)
$75,107 median income
- 14011
Attica (14011)
$74,946 median income
- 14013
Basom (14013)
$72,768 median income
- 14125
Oakfield (14125)
$70,294 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14036 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14036, 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 (5,201 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 14036 in?
ZIP code 14036 (Corfu) is located in Genesee County, New York. Genesee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/genesee-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14036?
ZIP code 14036 in Corfu, NY has a population of 5,201 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14036?
The median household income in ZIP 14036 is $88,466, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14036?
The median home value in ZIP 14036 is $187,800, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14036?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14036 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14036?
ZIP code 14036 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 830 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14036?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14036 are: Accommodation and food services (13), Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14036?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14036 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 14036?
In ZIP code 14036, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 14036?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14036 is 25.0 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 14036?
In ZIP code 14036, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14036?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14036 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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