ZIP Code 14072

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Grand Island · Erie County · New York

Population
20,374

278/sq mi

Median income
$115,991

▲ 52% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$327,000

▲ 18% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
46.5%

Median age 45.7

Land area
73.2 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14072?

45.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.5%

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

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$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)

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

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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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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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Official Data Resources for Grand Island, NY

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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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