Lockport, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14094
Niagara County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 50,666
- 160/sq mi High-density area
- $75,427
- Median income Near-median income area
- $197,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lockport pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 160
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14094 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 14094 (Lockport, NY) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.7 in 2023 to 265.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14094 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, with 50,666 residents across 315.9 square miles, a density of 160 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14094 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,427 (18% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,193. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $197,200 (48% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $894; owner occupancy is 71.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Niagara County, so 14094 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 14094
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lockport, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14094.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
177 establishments
- Construction
Construction
142 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
123 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
109 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 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 14094, Lockport, 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
50,666
Population
315.9
Area (sq mi)
160
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14094?
41.7
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
4.1%
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?
$75,427
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$41,193
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14094 ranks nationally
Lockport, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$75,427 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
23,171housing units
23,171
Total Housing Units
21,642
Occupied Units
1,529
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,200
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$894
Median Rent
1969
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
266
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+166%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14094 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 173 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 200 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 228 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 251 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 266 |
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 1,124 business establishments in ZIP 14094, employing approximately 14,054 people with a combined annual payroll of $659,527,000.
1,124
Businesses
14,054
Employees
$659.5M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 177 | 15.8% |
| Construction | 142 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 123 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 109 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 96 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 93 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 93 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 69 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 42 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.5% |
| Information | 15 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.4% |
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 14094 vs 14051 →
ZIP 14094 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14094
Lockport (14094)
50,666 residents
- 14120
North Tonawanda (14120)
45,100 residents
- 14228
Buffalo (14228)
20,857 residents
- 14051 19,533
East Amherst (14051)
19,533 residents
- 14032 7,989
Clarence Center (14032)
7,989 residents
- 14068 7,150
Getzville (14068)
7,150 residents
- 14108 5,882
Newfane (14108)
5,882 residents
- 14067 5,040
Gasport (14067)
5,040 residents
- 14172 3,200
Wilson (14172)
3,200 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14094 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14094 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
- 14051
East Amherst (14051)
$135,663 median income
- 14068
Getzville (14068)
$98,750 median income
- 14067
Gasport (14067)
$95,671 median income
- 14172
Wilson (14172)
$81,330 median income
- 14108
Newfane (14108)
$76,345 median income
- 14094
Lockport (14094)
$75,427 median income
- 14120
North Tonawanda (14120)
$74,871 median income
- 14228
Buffalo (14228)
$74,871 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14094 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14051 | East Amherst, NY | 19,533 | 8.2 mi |
| 14108 | Newfane, NY | 5,882 | 7.2 mi |
| 14032 | Clarence Center, NY | 7,989 | 8.6 mi |
| 14068 | Getzville, NY | 7,150 | 9.6 mi |
| 14067 | Gasport, NY | 5,040 | 7.8 mi |
| 14228 | Buffalo, NY | 20,857 | 9.2 mi |
| 14120 | North Tonawanda, NY | 45,100 | 9.1 mi |
| 14172 | Wilson, NY | 3,200 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14094, 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 (50,666 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 14094 in?
ZIP code 14094 (Lockport) 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 14094?
ZIP code 14094 in Lockport, NY has a population of 50,666 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14094?
The median household income in ZIP 14094 is $75,427, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14094?
The median home value in ZIP 14094 is $197,200, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14094?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14094 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14094?
ZIP code 14094 has 1,124 business establishments employing approximately 14,054 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14094?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14094 are: Retail trade (177), Construction (142), Health care and social assistance (123). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14094?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14094 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 14094?
In ZIP code 14094, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 14094?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14094 is 23.5 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 14094?
In ZIP code 14094, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14094?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14094 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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