Lancaster, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14086
Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,847
- 363/sq mi High-density area
- $99,499
- Median income Above-median income area
- $294,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lancaster pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 363
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14086 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 14086 (Lancaster, NY) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 262.7 in 2023 to 276.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14086 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lancaster, Erie County, New York, with 31,847 residents across 87.8 square miles, a density of 363 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14086 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,499 (8% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,257. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 2.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $294,300 (22% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,125; owner occupancy is 83.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14086 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 14086
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lancaster, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14086.
- Construction
Construction
102 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 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 14086, Lancaster, 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
31,847
Population
87.8
Area (sq mi)
363
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14086?
46.4
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
2.8%
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?
$99,499
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$51,257
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14086 ranks nationally
Lancaster, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$99,499 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
15,544housing units
15,544
Total Housing Units
14,987
Occupied Units
557
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,300
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,125
Median Rent
1981
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14086 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 184 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 205 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 237 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 263 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 276 |
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 610 business establishments in ZIP 14086, employing approximately 11,976 people with a combined annual payroll of $598,779,000.
610
Businesses
11,976
Employees
$598.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 102 | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 59 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 49 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 47 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.3% |
| Information | 6 | 1.0% |
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 14086 vs 14043 →
ZIP 14086 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14221
Buffalo (14221)
53,555 residents
- 14225
Buffalo (14225)
33,385 residents
- 14086
Lancaster (14086)
31,847 residents
- 14043
Depew (14043)
24,742 residents
- 14227
Buffalo (14227)
23,426 residents
- 14004 12,704
Alden (14004)
12,704 residents
- 14031 9,392
Clarence (14031)
9,392 residents
- 14059 8,933
Elma (14059)
8,933 residents
- 14032 7,989
Clarence Center (14032)
7,989 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14086 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14086 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14032
Clarence Center (14032)
$168,711 median income
- 14102
Marilla (14102)
$119,327 median income
- 14059
Elma (14059)
$113,555 median income
- 14031
Clarence (14031)
$103,750 median income
- 14221
Buffalo (14221)
$101,615 median income
- 14086
Lancaster (14086)
$99,499 median income
- 14004
Alden (14004)
$90,839 median income
- 14026
Bowmansville (14026)
$88,750 median income
- 14043
Depew (14043)
$74,112 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14086 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14043 | Depew, NY | 24,742 | 3.8 mi |
| 14059 | Elma, NY | 8,933 | 5.2 mi |
| 14026 | Bowmansville, NY | 674 | 3.8 mi |
| 14031 | Clarence, NY | 9,392 | 5.5 mi |
| 14004 | Alden, NY | 12,704 | 6.1 mi |
| 14032 | Clarence Center, NY | 7,989 | 9.6 mi |
| 14227 | Buffalo, NY | 23,426 | 6.2 mi |
| 14102 | Marilla, NY | 1,281 | 6.0 mi |
| 14225 | Buffalo, NY | 33,385 | 6.4 mi |
| 14221 | Buffalo, NY | 53,555 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14086, 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 (31,847 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 14086 in?
ZIP code 14086 (Lancaster) 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 14086?
ZIP code 14086 in Lancaster, NY has a population of 31,847 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14086?
The median household income in ZIP 14086 is $99,499, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14086?
The median home value in ZIP 14086 is $294,300, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14086?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14086 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14086?
ZIP code 14086 has 610 business establishments employing approximately 11,976 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14086?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14086 are: Construction (102), Manufacturing (59), Other services (except public administration) (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14086?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14086 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 14086?
In ZIP code 14086, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% 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 14086?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14086 is 20.8 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 14086?
In ZIP code 14086, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14086?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14086 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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