PlainZIP

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
$88,779
Median income
$210,100
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $38,973. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Genesee County, letting you compare 14040 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 14040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Darien Center, NY

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 14040 ranks nationally

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

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

$88,779 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14040 ranks #5 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 14040 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 14040 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Genesee County

14020 standard
Batavia, NY
Pop: 23,306
14482 standard
Le Roy, NY
Pop: 8,275
14036 standard
Corfu, NY
Pop: 5,201
14416 standard
Bergen, NY
Pop: 3,817
14125 standard
Oakfield, NY
Pop: 3,782
14525 standard
Pavilion, NY
Pop: 2,865

Related Areas

Genesee County Darien Center, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.