PlainZIP

Medina, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14103

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

11,183
54/sq mi
$69,926
Median income
$144,700
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Medina pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14103 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14103 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Medina, Orleans County, New York, home to 11,183 residents across 207.1 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14103 reports a modest median household income of $69,926 (24% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $34,336. Poverty here runs at 10.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. Median home value sits at $144,700 (62% below the state average), median rent at $920 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 14103 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Orleans County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 14103

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Medina, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14103.

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 14103, Medina, 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

11,183

Population

207.1

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 14103?

43.4

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 84.7%
African American 3.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$69,926

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$34,336

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14103 ranks nationally

Medina, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,926 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,809

Total Housing Units

4,549

Occupied Units

260

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$144,700

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$920

Median Rent

1938

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

+12.5%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14103 have increased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -5.0% 168
2021 +25.0% 210
2022 -2.0% 206
2023 +24.9% 257
2024 +12.5% 289

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 238 business establishments in ZIP 14103, employing approximately 3,897 people with a combined annual payroll of $185,076,000.

238

Businesses

3,897

Employees

$185.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 42 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 34 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 33 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 27 11.3%
Manufacturing 20 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 6.7%
Construction 15 6.3%
Finance and insurance 15 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.1%
Wholesale trade 4 1.7%
Information 3 1.3%

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 14103 vs 14479 →

ZIP 14103 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 14103 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 14103 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 14103 ranks #7 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
14479 Knowlesville, NY 275 3.6 mi
14105 Middleport, NY 4,566 5.5 mi
14098 Lyndonville, NY 2,958 8.4 mi
14013 Basom, NY 1,751 9.1 mi
14125 Oakfield, NY 3,782 10.0 mi
14571 Waterport, NY 1,176 10.9 mi
14012 Barker, NY 2,362 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Orleans County

14411 standard
Albion, NY
Pop: 14,491
14470 standard
Holley, NY
Pop: 8,016
14098 standard
Lyndonville, NY
Pop: 2,958
14476 standard
Kendall, NY
Pop: 2,288
14477 standard
Kent, NY
Pop: 1,732
14571 standard
Waterport, NY
Pop: 1,176

Related Areas

Orleans County Medina, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14103 in? ▼
ZIP code 14103 (Medina) is located in Orleans County, New York. Orleans County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orleans-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14103? ▼
ZIP code 14103 in Medina, NY has a population of 11,183 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14103? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14103 is $69,926, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14103? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14103 is $144,700, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14103? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14103 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14103? ▼
ZIP code 14103 has 238 business establishments employing approximately 3,897 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14103? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14103 are: Retail trade (42), Other services (except public administration) (34), Accommodation and food services (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14103? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14103 increased by 12.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 14103? ▼
In ZIP code 14103, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 14103? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14103 is 25.5 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 14103? ▼
In ZIP code 14103, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14103? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14103 is 10.9% 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.