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 High-density area
- $99,970
- Median income Above-median income area
- $343,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14052 (East Aurora, NY) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.2 in 2023 to 275.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,383. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.8% and unemployment is 3.8%. Median home value is $343,700 (9% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,066; 85.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14052 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 14052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Aurora, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14052.
- Construction
Construction
66 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 14052?
51.9
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
2.6%
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?
$99,970
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$56,383
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14052 ranks among New York ZIPs
East Aurora, 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)
$99,970 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
7,836housing units
7,836
Total Housing Units
7,402
Occupied Units
434
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$343,700
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 14052 vs 14169 →
ZIP 14052 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14086
Lancaster (14086)
31,847 residents
- 14052
East Aurora (14052)
17,329 residents
- 14004 12,704
Alden (14004)
12,704 residents
- 14059 8,933
Elma (14059)
8,933 residents
- 14080 4,330
Holland (14080)
4,330 residents
- 14170 2,286
West Falls (14170)
2,286 residents
- 14033 2,219
Colden (14033)
2,219 residents
- 14139 2,125
South Wales (14139)
2,125 residents
- 14102 1,281
Marilla (14102)
1,281 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14052 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14102
Marilla (14102)
$119,327 median income
- 14170
West Falls (14170)
$116,746 median income
- 14059
Elma (14059)
$113,555 median income
- 14052
East Aurora (14052)
$99,970 median income
- 14086
Lancaster (14086)
$99,499 median income
- 14037
Cowlesville (14037)
$93,594 median income
- 14004
Alden (14004)
$90,839 median income
- 14033
Colden (14033)
$87,431 median income
- 14139
South Wales (14139)
$86,402 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14052, 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 (17,329 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 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.
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