ZIP Code 14059
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Elma · Erie County · New York
- Population
- 8,933
- Median income
- $113,555
- Median home value
- $346,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.7%
- Land area
- 69.8 sq mi
128/sq mi
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.7
New York
ZIP code 14059 in Elma, New York has a population of 8,933. The median household income is $113,555, which is 49% above the national average. Median home value is $346,500, 25% above the US average. 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14059 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.8 square miles in Elma, Erie County, New York. The area is home to 8,933 residents, producing a population density of 128 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 14059 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14059 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $346,500 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,160 per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14059 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14059 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 14059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14059.
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 24
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 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 14059, Elma, 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
8,933
Population
69.8
Area (sq mi)
128
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14059?
43.7
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
1.8%
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?
$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
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?
3,648
Total Housing Units
3,511
Occupied Units
137
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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