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Elma, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14059

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

8,933
128/sq mi
$113,555
Median income
$346,500
Median home value
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
128
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14059 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14059 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elma, Erie County, New York, home to 8,933 residents across 69.8 square miles, a density of 128 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14059 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,555 (23% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $61,444. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. Median home value sits at $346,500 (8% below the state average), median rent at $1,160 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 14059 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 14059

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elma, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14059.

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 14059, Elma, 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

8,933

Population

69.8

Area (sq mi)

128

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14059?

43.7

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$113,555

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$61,444

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14059 ranks nationally

Elma, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,555 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,648

Total Housing Units

3,511

Occupied Units

137

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$346,500

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,160

Median Rent

1972

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

+16.5%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14059 have increased 16.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 184
2021 +8.3% 200
2022 +14.5% 229
2023 +0.7% 230
2024 +16.5% 268

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 276 business establishments in ZIP 14059, employing approximately 3,753 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,006,000.

276

Businesses

3,753

Employees

$222.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 63 22.8%
Other services (except public administration) 43 15.6%
Retail trade 26 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 6.9%
Health care and social assistance 19 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 17 6.2%
Manufacturing 15 5.4%
Wholesale trade 13 4.7%
Finance and insurance 10 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.9%
Educational services 5 1.8%

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 14059 vs 14086 →

ZIP 14059 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 14059 ranks #7 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 14059 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 14059 ranks #3 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
14086 Lancaster, NY 31,847 5.2 mi
14102 Marilla, NY 1,281 4.0 mi
14224 Buffalo, NY 39,889 5.7 mi
14052 East Aurora, NY 17,329 5.2 mi
14043 Depew, NY 24,742 5.8 mi
14026 Bowmansville, NY 674 8.0 mi
14227 Buffalo, NY 23,426 6.6 mi
14170 West Falls, NY 2,286 9.2 mi
14169 Wales Center, NY 151 7.4 mi
14004 Alden, NY 12,704 7.7 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 Elma, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14059 in? ▼
ZIP code 14059 (Elma) 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 14059? ▼
ZIP code 14059 in Elma, NY has a population of 8,933 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14059? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14059 is $113,555, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14059? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14059 is $346,500, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14059? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14059 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14059? ▼
ZIP code 14059 has 276 business establishments employing approximately 3,753 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14059? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14059 are: Construction (63), Other services (except public administration) (43), Retail trade (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14059? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14059 increased by 16.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 14059? ▼
In ZIP code 14059, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.7% 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 14059? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14059 is 22.1 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 14059? ▼
In ZIP code 14059, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14059? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14059 is 4.2% 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.