Depew, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14043
Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,742
- 1,099/sq mi High-density area
- $74,112
- Median income Near-median income area
- $212,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Depew pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,099
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14043 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14043 (Depew, NY) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 280.6 in 2023 to 289.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14043 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Depew, Erie County, New York, with 24,742 residents across 22.5 square miles, a density of 1,099 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14043 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,112 (20% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,878. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 3.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $212,100 (44% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,084; owner occupancy is 72.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14043 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 14043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Depew, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14043.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
- Construction
Construction
64 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 14043, Depew, 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
24,742
Population
22.5
Area (sq mi)
1,099
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14043?
43.6
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
5.4%
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?
$74,112
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$41,878
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14043 ranks among New York ZIPs
Depew, 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)
$74,112 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
11,869housing units
11,869
Total Housing Units
11,261
Occupied Units
608
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,100
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,084
Median Rent
1966
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
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
289
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+189%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14043 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.2% | 182 |
| 2021 | +16.2% | 212 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 240 |
| 2023 | +16.9% | 281 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 289 |
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 673 business establishments in ZIP 14043, employing approximately 11,786 people with a combined annual payroll of $920,635,000.
673
Businesses
11,786
Employees
$920.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 124 | 18.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 91 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 70 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 64 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.3% |
| Information | 7 | 1.0% |
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 14043 vs 14026 →
ZIP 14043 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14221
Buffalo (14221)
53,555 residents
- 14224
Buffalo (14224)
39,889 residents
- 14225
Buffalo (14225)
33,385 residents
- 14086
Lancaster (14086)
31,847 residents
- 14043
Depew (14043)
24,742 residents
- 14227
Buffalo (14227)
23,426 residents
- 14211
Buffalo (14211)
22,611 residents
- 14206 20,751
Buffalo (14206)
20,751 residents
- 14212 10,641
Buffalo (14212)
10,641 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14043 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14043 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14059
Elma (14059)
$113,555 median income
- 14221
Buffalo (14221)
$101,615 median income
- 14086
Lancaster (14086)
$99,499 median income
- 14026
Bowmansville (14026)
$88,750 median income
- 14224
Buffalo (14224)
$80,052 median income
- 14043
Depew (14043)
$74,112 median income
- 14227
Buffalo (14227)
$68,928 median income
- 14225
Buffalo (14225)
$67,237 median income
- 14206
Buffalo (14206)
$50,450 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14043 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14026 | Bowmansville, NY | 674 | 2.9 mi |
| 14227 | Buffalo, NY | 23,426 | 2.5 mi |
| 14225 | Buffalo, NY | 33,385 | 3.1 mi |
| 14086 | Lancaster, NY | 31,847 | 3.8 mi |
| 14221 | Buffalo, NY | 53,555 | 5.5 mi |
| 14224 | Buffalo, NY | 39,889 | 5.0 mi |
| 14211 | Buffalo, NY | 22,611 | 5.9 mi |
| 14212 | Buffalo, NY | 10,641 | 5.9 mi |
| 14206 | Buffalo, NY | 20,751 | 5.7 mi |
| 14059 | Elma, NY | 8,933 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14043, 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 (24,742 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 14043 in?
ZIP code 14043 (Depew) 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 14043?
ZIP code 14043 in Depew, NY has a population of 24,742 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14043?
The median household income in ZIP 14043 is $74,112, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14043?
The median home value in ZIP 14043 is $212,100, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14043?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14043 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14043?
ZIP code 14043 has 673 business establishments employing approximately 11,786 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14043?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14043 are: Retail trade (124), Accommodation and food services (91), Other services (except public administration) (79). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14043?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14043 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 14043?
In ZIP code 14043, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% 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 14043?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14043 is 22.5 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 14043?
In ZIP code 14043, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14043?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14043 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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