ZIP Code 14120
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North Tonawanda · Niagara County · New York
- Population
- 45,100
- Median income
- $74,871
- Median home value
- $222,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.0%
- Land area
- 85.2 sq mi
529/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.9
New York
ZIP code 14120 in North Tonawanda, New York has a population of 45,100. The median household income is $74,871, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $222,500, 20% below the US average. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14120 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 85.2 square miles in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, New York. The area is home to 45,100 residents, producing a population density of 529 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14120 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14120 sits at $74,871 (19% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $41,637. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $222,500 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $954 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14120 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Niagara County, so you can benchmark 14120 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 14120
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14120.
- Construction
Construction
119 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
109 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
101 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
87 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14120, North Tonawanda, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
45,100
Population
85.2
Area (sq mi)
529
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14120?
44.9
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
3.7%
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?
$74,871
Median Household Income
-19% vs state
$41,637
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
20,488
Total Housing Units
19,584
Occupied Units
904
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,500
Median Home Value
-41% vs state
$954
Median Rent
1960
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14120 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 185 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 210 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 238 |
| 2023 | +10.4% | 263 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 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 818 business establishments in ZIP 14120, employing approximately 8,489 people with a combined annual payroll of $375,702,000.
818
Businesses
8,489
Employees
$375.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 119 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 109 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 101 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 87 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 61 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 58 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.5% |
| Information | 3 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 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 14120 vs 14228 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14228 | Buffalo, NY | 20,857 | 3.6 mi |
| 14223 | Buffalo, NY | 22,665 | 6.9 mi |
| 14132 | Sanborn, NY | 6,218 | 5.6 mi |
| 14150 | Tonawanda, NY | 41,676 | 5.6 mi |
| 14261 | Buffalo, NY | 5,713 | 5.6 mi |
| 14068 | Getzville, NY | 7,150 | 5.1 mi |
| 14214 | Buffalo, NY | 19,775 | 9.3 mi |
| 14226 | Buffalo, NY | 29,267 | 7.3 mi |
| 14304 | Niagara Falls, NY | 30,389 | 6.1 mi |
| 14217 | Buffalo, NY | 23,480 | 7.3 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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