ZIP Code 14072
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Grand Island · Erie County · New York
- Population
- 20,374
- Median income
- $115,991
- Median home value
- $327,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.5%
- Land area
- 73.2 sq mi
278/sq mi
▲ 52% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.7
Toronto
ZIP code 14072 in Grand Island, New York has a population of 20,374. The median household income is $115,991, which is 52% above the national average. Median home value is $327,000, 18% above the US average. 46.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14072 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 73.2 square miles in Grand Island, Erie County, New York. The area is home to 20,374 residents, producing a population density of 278 people per square mile, and falls within the Toronto time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14072 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14072 sits at $115,991 (25% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $58,914. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $327,000 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,199 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14072 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14072 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 14072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$58,914
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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