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Lewiston, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14092

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

11,086
217/sq mi
$72,218
Median income
$279,900
Median home value
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lewiston pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
217
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14092 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14092 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lewiston, Niagara County, New York, home to 11,086 residents across 51.0 square miles, a density of 217 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14092 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,218 (22% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $51,068. Local economic indicators show a 11.5% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $279,900 (26% below the state average); renters pay a median of $977 monthly, and 72.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Niagara County, letting you compare 14092 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 14092

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lewiston, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14092.

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 14092, Lewiston, 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

11,086

Population

51.0

Area (sq mi)

217

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14092?

53.0

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$72,218

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$51,068

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14092 ranks nationally

Lewiston, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,218 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,186

Total Housing Units

4,890

Occupied Units

296

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$279,900

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$977

Median Rent

1972

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

-1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

276

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+176%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14092 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 196
2021 +13.8% 223
2022 +11.0% 248
2023 +13.4% 281
2024 -1.9% 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 252 business establishments in ZIP 14092, employing approximately 3,634 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,167,000.

252

Businesses

3,634

Employees

$192.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 39 15.5%
Retail trade 34 13.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 33 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 23 9.1%
Construction 20 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 5.6%
Finance and insurance 8 3.2%
Manufacturing 7 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.4%
Wholesale trade 5 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.6%
Information 3 1.2%
Educational services 3 1.2%

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 14092 vs 14174 →

ZIP 14092 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 14092 ranks #4 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 14092 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 14092 ranks #4 of 8 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
14174 Youngstown, NY 5,794 4.7 mi
14109 Niagara University, NY 1,117 3.2 mi
14305 Niagara Falls, NY 16,898 4.0 mi
14304 Niagara Falls, NY 30,389 5.5 mi
14301 Niagara Falls, NY 12,817 5.9 mi
14303 Niagara Falls, NY 5,981 6.5 mi
14302 Niagara Falls, NY 107 6.2 mi
14132 Sanborn, NY 6,218 6.1 mi
14131 Ransomville, NY 5,283 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Niagara County

14094 standard
Lockport, NY
Pop: 50,666
14120 standard
North Tonawanda, NY
Pop: 45,100
14304 standard
Niagara Falls, NY
Pop: 30,389
14305 standard
Niagara Falls, NY
Pop: 16,898
14301 standard
Niagara Falls, NY
Pop: 12,817
14132 standard
Sanborn, NY
Pop: 6,218

Related Areas

Niagara County Lewiston, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14092 in? ▼
ZIP code 14092 (Lewiston) is located in Niagara County, New York. Niagara County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/niagara-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14092? ▼
ZIP code 14092 in Lewiston, NY has a population of 11,086 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14092? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14092 is $72,218, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14092? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14092 is $279,900, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14092? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14092 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14092? ▼
ZIP code 14092 has 252 business establishments employing approximately 3,634 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14092? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14092 are: Health care and social assistance (39), Retail trade (34), Professional, scientific, and technical services (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14092? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14092 decreased by 1.9% 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 14092? ▼
In ZIP code 14092, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.7% 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 14092? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14092 is 21.4 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 14092? ▼
In ZIP code 14092, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14092? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14092 is 11.5% 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.