PlainZIP

Lake View, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14085

Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,353
408/sq mi
$129,563
Median income
$292,900
Median home value
49.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lake View pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
408
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14085 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14085 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake View, Erie County, New York, home to 7,353 residents across 18.0 square miles, a density of 408 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14085 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,563 (40% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $49,503. Poverty here runs at 4.4%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. Housing costs here run $292,900 for a typical home value (23% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 98.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Erie County, letting you compare 14085 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 14085

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake View, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14085.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14085, Lake View, 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

7,353

Population

18.0

Area (sq mi)

408

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14085?

42.4

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$129,563

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$49,503

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14085 ranks nationally

Lake View, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$129,563 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,121

Total Housing Units

3,044

Occupied Units

77

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.2%
Renter 1.8%

$292,900

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

1988

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14085 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 175
2021 +13.9% 200
2022 +11.0% 222
2023 +7.3% 238
2024 +5.8% 252

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 76 business establishments in ZIP 14085, employing approximately 327 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,047,000.

76

Businesses

327

Employees

$14.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 25.0%
Health care and social assistance 9 11.8%
Retail trade 8 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 7 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 7.9%
Manufacturing 3 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.0%

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 14085 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14085 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14085 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 14085 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
14112 North Evans, NY 85 1.2 mi
14047 Derby, NY 6,440 3.8 mi
14075 Hamburg, NY 41,937 4.9 mi
14057 Eden, NY 8,116 5.4 mi
14111 North Collins, NY 3,352 9.2 mi
14006 Angola, NY 9,858 7.3 mi
14219 Buffalo, NY 11,536 7.3 mi
14218 Buffalo, NY 19,039 8.9 mi
14203 Buffalo, NY 1,618 10.8 mi
14220 Buffalo, NY 24,227 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

14221 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 53,555
14075 standard
Hamburg, NY
Pop: 41,937
14150 standard
Tonawanda, NY
Pop: 41,676
14215 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,999
14224 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,889
14225 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 33,385

Related Areas

Erie County Lake View, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14085 in? ▼
ZIP code 14085 (Lake View) 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 14085? ▼
ZIP code 14085 in Lake View, NY has a population of 7,353 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14085? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14085 is $129,563, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14085? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14085 is $292,900, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14085? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14085 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14085? ▼
ZIP code 14085 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 327 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14085? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14085 are: Construction (19), Health care and social assistance (9), Retail trade (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14085? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14085 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 14085? ▼
In ZIP code 14085, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.5% 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 14085? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14085 is 25.6 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 14085? ▼
In ZIP code 14085, approximately 98.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14085? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14085 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.