ZIP Code 14051
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East Amherst · Erie County · New York
- Population
- 19,533
- Median income
- $135,663
- Median home value
- $421,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 65.6%
- Land area
- 42.3 sq mi
461/sq mi
▲ 78% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 51% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.8
New York
ZIP code 14051 in East Amherst, New York has a population of 19,533. The median household income is $135,663, which is 78% above the national average. Median home value is $421,300, 51% above the US average. 65.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14051 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.3 square miles in East Amherst, Erie County, New York. The area is home to 19,533 residents, producing a population density of 461 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 14051 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14051 sits at $135,663 (47% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $66,417. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $421,300 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,864 per month, and 81.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14051 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 65.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14051 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 14051
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14051.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
54 establishments
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 14051?
44.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
12.5%
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?
$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
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?
8,212
Total Housing Units
8,007
Occupied Units
205
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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