PlainZIP

East Amherst, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14051

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

19,533
461/sq mi
$135,663
Median income
$421,300
Median home value
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Amherst pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
461
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14051 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14051 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Amherst, Erie County, New York, home to 19,533 residents across 42.3 square miles, a density of 461 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14051 skews affluent, with a median household income of $135,663 (47% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $66,417. Poverty here runs at 4.3%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. Housing costs here run $421,300 for a typical home value (11% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,864 a month; 81.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 14051 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Erie County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 14051

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Amherst, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14051.

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 14051, East Amherst, 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

19,533

Population

42.3

Area (sq mi)

461

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 14051?

44.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 2.1%
Asian 8.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$135,663

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$66,417

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14051 ranks nationally

East Amherst, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$135,663 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 78.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,212

Total Housing Units

8,007

Occupied Units

205

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$421,300

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,864

Median Rent

1987

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14051 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 182
2021 +10.3% 201
2022 +15.6% 232
2023 +7.1% 249
2024 +5.0% 261

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 440 business establishments in ZIP 14051, employing approximately 3,441 people with a combined annual payroll of $138,952,000.

440

Businesses

3,441

Employees

$139.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 64 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 61 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 54 12.3%
Construction 51 11.6%
Retail trade 46 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 39 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.1%
Finance and insurance 16 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 3.4%
Wholesale trade 12 2.7%
Information 8 1.8%
Educational services 8 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.1%
Manufacturing 4 0.9%

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 14051 vs 14068 →

ZIP 14051 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 14051 ranks #6 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 14051 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 14051 ranks #2 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
14068 Getzville, NY 7,150 3.1 mi
14032 Clarence Center, NY 7,989 3.5 mi
14228 Buffalo, NY 20,857 4.1 mi
14221 Buffalo, NY 53,555 4.5 mi
14026 Bowmansville, NY 674 6.9 mi
14094 Lockport, NY 50,666 8.2 mi
14261 Buffalo, NY 5,713 5.2 mi
14031 Clarence, NY 9,392 5.9 mi
14043 Depew, NY 24,742 9.7 mi
14225 Buffalo, NY 33,385 8.3 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 East Amherst, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14051 in? ▼
ZIP code 14051 (East Amherst) 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 14051? ▼
ZIP code 14051 in East Amherst, NY has a population of 19,533 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14051? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14051 is $135,663, which is 78% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14051? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14051 is $421,300, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14051? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14051 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14051? ▼
ZIP code 14051 has 440 business establishments employing approximately 3,441 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14051? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14051 are: Other services (except public administration) (64), Health care and social assistance (61), Professional, scientific, and technical services (54). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14051? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14051 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 14051? ▼
In ZIP code 14051, 78.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.6% 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 14051? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14051 is 23.4 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 14051? ▼
In ZIP code 14051, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14051? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14051 is 4.3% 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.