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 High-density area
- $113,555
- Median income Above-median income area
- $346,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14059 (Elma, NY) rose +16.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.1 in 2023 to 268.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,444. The poverty rate is 4.2%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $346,500 (8% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,160; 87.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14059 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 14059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elma, NY
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$61,444
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14059 ranks among New York ZIPs
Elma, 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)
$113,555 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
3,648housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 14224
Buffalo (14224)
39,889 residents
- 14086
Lancaster (14086)
31,847 residents
- 14043
Depew (14043)
24,742 residents
- 14227
Buffalo (14227)
23,426 residents
- 14052
East Aurora (14052)
17,329 residents
- 14004 12,704
Alden (14004)
12,704 residents
- 14059 8,933
Elma (14059)
8,933 residents
- 14170 2,286
West Falls (14170)
2,286 residents
- 14102 1,281
Marilla (14102)
1,281 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14059 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14059 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
- 14004
Alden (14004)
$90,839 median income
- 14026
Bowmansville (14026)
$88,750 median income
- 14224
Buffalo (14224)
$80,052 median income
- 14043
Depew (14043)
$74,112 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14059, 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 (8,933 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 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.
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