PlainZIP

East Aurora, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14052

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

17,329
108/sq mi
$99,970
Median income
$343,700
Median home value
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Aurora pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
108
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14052 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14052 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Aurora, Erie County, New York, home to 17,329 residents across 160.5 square miles, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14052 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,970 (8% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $56,383. Poverty here runs at 2.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $343,700 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,066 per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 14052, plus 6 more within Erie County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 14052

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Aurora, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14052.

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 14052, East Aurora, 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

17,329

Population

160.5

Area (sq mi)

108

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14052?

51.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$99,970

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$56,383

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14052 ranks nationally

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

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

$99,970 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,836

Total Housing Units

7,402

Occupied Units

434

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$343,700

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,066

Median Rent

1960

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

275

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+175%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14052 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 195
2021 +9.9% 214
2022 +12.5% 241
2023 +8.2% 260
2024 +5.8% 275

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 492 business establishments in ZIP 14052, employing approximately 9,140 people with a combined annual payroll of $752,712,000.

492

Businesses

9,140

Employees

$752.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 66 13.4%
Retail trade 64 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 53 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 51 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 51 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 10.2%
Finance and insurance 27 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 5.1%
Manufacturing 23 4.7%
Wholesale trade 16 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.4%
Information 7 1.4%
Educational services 7 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.2%
Utilities 3 0.6%

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 14052 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 14052 ranks #2 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 14052 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 14052 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
14169 Wales Center, NY 151 2.9 mi
14102 Marilla, NY 1,281 4.9 mi
14139 South Wales, NY 2,125 4.4 mi
14059 Elma, NY 8,933 5.2 mi
14170 West Falls, NY 2,286 6.5 mi
14080 Holland, NY 4,330 8.9 mi
14037 Cowlesville, NY 1,166 6.8 mi
14086 Lancaster, NY 31,847 9.8 mi
14004 Alden, NY 12,704 9.3 mi
14033 Colden, NY 2,219 9.3 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 Aurora, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14052 in? ▼
ZIP code 14052 (East Aurora) 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 14052? ▼
ZIP code 14052 in East Aurora, NY has a population of 17,329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14052? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14052 is $99,970, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14052? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14052 is $343,700, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14052? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14052 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14052? ▼
ZIP code 14052 has 492 business establishments employing approximately 9,140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14052? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14052 are: Construction (66), Retail trade (64), Health care and social assistance (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14052? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14052 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 14052? ▼
In ZIP code 14052, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.7% 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 14052? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14052 is 24.4 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 14052? ▼
In ZIP code 14052, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14052? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14052 is 2.8% 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.