Darien Center, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14040
Genesee County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,217
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,779
- Median income Above-median income area
- $210,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Darien Center pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14040 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14040 covers 75.7 square miles in Darien Center, Genesee County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,217 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14040 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,779 (4% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,973. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.4% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $210,100 (44% below the average New York ZIP); owner occupancy is 92.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Genesee County, so 14040 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 14040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Darien Center, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14040.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 14040, Darien 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
2,217
Population
75.7
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14040?
49.1
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
1.9%
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?
$88,779
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$38,973
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 14040 ranks among New York ZIPs
Darien Center, 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)
$88,779 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
785housing units
785
Total Housing Units
760
Occupied Units
25
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,100
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
1968
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
+29.4%
YoY Change (2023)
310
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+210%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14040 have increased 29.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +12.3% | 184 |
| 2020 | +28.3% | 236 |
| 2021 | -12.5% | 207 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 239 |
| 2023 | +29.4% | 310 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 14040, employing approximately 143 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,823,000.
35
Businesses
143
Employees
$7.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 22.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 11.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 8.6% |
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 14040 vs 14036 →
ZIP 14040 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
- 14040 2,217
Darien Center (14040)
2,217 residents
- 14005 1,986
Alexander (14005)
1,986 residents
- 14167 1,663
Varysburg (14167)
1,663 residents
- 14037 1,166
Cowlesville (14037)
1,166 residents
- 14169 151
Wales Center (14169)
151 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14040 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14040 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
- 14037
Cowlesville (14037)
$93,594 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
- 14167
Varysburg (14167)
$67,132 median income
- 14169
Wales Center (14169)
$61,782 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14040 ranks #4 of 9 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 14040, 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 (2,217 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 14040 in?
ZIP code 14040 (Darien Center) 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 14040?
ZIP code 14040 in Darien Center, NY has a population of 2,217 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14040?
The median household income in ZIP 14040 is $88,779, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14040?
The median home value in ZIP 14040 is $210,100, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14040 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14040?
ZIP code 14040 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 143 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14040?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14040 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14040?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14040 increased by 29.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 14040?
In ZIP code 14040, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14040?
In ZIP code 14040, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14040 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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