PlainZIP

Derby, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14047

Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,440
190/sq mi
$78,816
Median income
$194,200
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Derby pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
190
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14047 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14047 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Derby, Erie County, New York, home to 6,440 residents across 33.9 square miles, a density of 190 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14047 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,816 (15% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $40,617. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. Median home value sits at $194,200 (49% below the state average), median rent at $958 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Erie County, letting you compare 14047 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 14047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Derby, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14047.

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 14047, Derby, 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

6,440

Population

33.9

Area (sq mi)

190

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 14047?

49.3

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$78,816

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$40,617

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14047 ranks nationally

Derby, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,816 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,641

Total Housing Units

2,554

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$194,200

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$958

Median Rent

1970

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

+11.1%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14047 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 184
2021 +13.0% 208
2022 +9.2% 227
2023 +4.4% 237
2024 +11.1% 263

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 124 business establishments in ZIP 14047, employing approximately 1,089 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,291,000.

124

Businesses

1,089

Employees

$38.3M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 30 24.2%
Construction 18 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 17 13.7%
Retail trade 15 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 11 8.9%
Finance and insurance 7 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 14047 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 14047 ranks #4 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 14047 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 14047 ranks #6 of 8 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
14112 North Evans, NY 85 2.9 mi
14006 Angola, NY 9,858 3.9 mi
14085 Lake View, NY 7,353 3.8 mi
14057 Eden, NY 8,116 6.5 mi
14061 Farnham, NY 349 7.7 mi
14081 Irving, NY 3,095 9.3 mi
14111 North Collins, NY 3,352 8.6 mi
14091 Lawtons, NY 1,079 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

14221 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 53,555
14075 standard
Hamburg, NY
Pop: 41,937
14150 standard
Tonawanda, NY
Pop: 41,676
14215 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,999
14224 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,889
14225 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 33,385

Related Areas

Erie County Derby, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14047 in? ▼
ZIP code 14047 (Derby) 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 14047? ▼
ZIP code 14047 in Derby, NY has a population of 6,440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14047? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14047 is $78,816, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14047? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14047 is $194,200, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14047? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14047 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14047? ▼
ZIP code 14047 has 124 business establishments employing approximately 1,089 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14047? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14047 are: Health care and social assistance (30), Construction (18), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14047? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14047 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 14047? ▼
In ZIP code 14047, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 14047? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14047 is 26.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14047? ▼
In ZIP code 14047, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14047? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14047 is 13.7% 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.