Grand Island, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14072
Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,374
- 278/sq mi High-density area
- $115,991
- Median income Above-median income area
- $327,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grand Island pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 278
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14072 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 14072 (Grand Island, NY) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.2 in 2023 to 279.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14072 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Island, Erie County, New York, with 20,374 residents across 73.2 square miles, a density of 278 people per square mile, in the Toronto time zone.
ZIP 14072 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,991 (25% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,914. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.1% and unemployment is 3.5%. Median home value is $327,000 (14% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,199; 81.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14072 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 14072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Island, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14072.
- Construction
Construction
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 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 14072, Grand Island, 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
20,374
Population
73.2
Area (sq mi)
278
People / sq mi
Toronto
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14072?
45.7
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
4.2%
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?
$115,991
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$58,914
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14072 ranks among New York ZIPs
Grand Island, 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)
$115,991 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
8,910housing units
8,910
Total Housing Units
8,807
Occupied Units
103
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$327,000
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,199
Median Rent
1975
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14072 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 192 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 218 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 249 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 267 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 279 |
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 406 business establishments in ZIP 14072, employing approximately 6,653 people with a combined annual payroll of $476,451,000.
406
Businesses
6,653
Employees
$476.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 67 | 16.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.5% |
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 14072 vs 14304 →
ZIP 14072 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14150
Tonawanda (14150)
41,676 residents
- 14304
Niagara Falls (14304)
30,389 residents
- 14213
Buffalo (14213)
24,465 residents
- 14207
Buffalo (14207)
23,552 residents
- 14217
Buffalo (14217)
23,480 residents
- 14223
Buffalo (14223)
22,665 residents
- 14072
Grand Island (14072)
20,374 residents
- 14305
Niagara Falls (14305)
16,898 residents
- 14301 12,817
Niagara Falls (14301)
12,817 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14072 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14072 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14072
Grand Island (14072)
$115,991 median income
- 14223
Buffalo (14223)
$84,161 median income
- 14217
Buffalo (14217)
$73,800 median income
- 14150
Tonawanda (14150)
$71,406 median income
- 14304
Niagara Falls (14304)
$66,660 median income
- 14213
Buffalo (14213)
$53,870 median income
- 14305
Niagara Falls (14305)
$51,004 median income
- 14303 $45,646
Niagara Falls (14303)
$45,646 median income
- 14207 $39,753
Buffalo (14207)
$39,753 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14072 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14304 | Niagara Falls, NY | 30,389 | 5.6 mi |
| 14150 | Tonawanda, NY | 41,676 | 4.5 mi |
| 14207 | Buffalo, NY | 23,552 | 5.7 mi |
| 14217 | Buffalo, NY | 23,480 | 5.4 mi |
| 14303 | Niagara Falls, NY | 5,981 | 6.0 mi |
| 14301 | Niagara Falls, NY | 12,817 | 6.6 mi |
| 14305 | Niagara Falls, NY | 16,898 | 7.6 mi |
| 14302 | Niagara Falls, NY | 107 | 6.8 mi |
| 14223 | Buffalo, NY | 22,665 | 6.7 mi |
| 14213 | Buffalo, NY | 24,465 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14072, 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 (20,374 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 14072 in?
ZIP code 14072 (Grand Island) 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 14072?
ZIP code 14072 in Grand Island, NY has a population of 20,374 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14072?
The median household income in ZIP 14072 is $115,991, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14072?
The median home value in ZIP 14072 is $327,000, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14072?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14072 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14072?
ZIP code 14072 has 406 business establishments employing approximately 6,653 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14072?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14072 are: Construction (67), Health care and social assistance (45), Professional, scientific, and technical services (43). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14072?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14072 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 14072?
In ZIP code 14072, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.5% 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 14072?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14072 is 18.9 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 14072?
In ZIP code 14072, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14072?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14072 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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