ZIP Code 14040

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Darien Center · Genesee County · New York

Population
2,217

29/sq mi

Median income
$88,779

▲ 16% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$210,100

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.5%

Median age 49.1

Land area
75.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14040 in Darien Center, New York has a population of 2,217. The median household income is $88,779, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $210,100, 24% below the US average. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14040 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.7 square miles in Darien Center, Genesee County, New York. The area is home to 2,217 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 14040 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14040 sits at $88,779 (4% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $38,973. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $210,100 (44% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14040 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Genesee County, so you can benchmark 14040 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 14040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14040.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,217

Population

75.7

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14040?

49.1

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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

$38,973

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

785

Total Housing Units

760

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.4%
Renter 7.6%

$210,100

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

1968

Median Year Built

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

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 Code City Population Distance
14036 Corfu, NY 5,201 5.9 mi
14004 Alden, NY 12,704 6.5 mi
14011 Attica, NY 9,822 5.8 mi
14037 Cowlesville, NY 1,166 6.9 mi
14005 Alexander, NY 1,986 6.9 mi
14167 Varysburg, NY 1,663 10.4 mi
14169 Wales Center, NY 151 11.2 mi
14001 Akron, NY 9,464 11.9 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Darien Center, NY

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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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