PlainZIP

Orchard Park, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14127

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

29,961
281/sq mi
$109,386
Median income
$364,900
Median home value
52.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orchard Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
281
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14127 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14127 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orchard Park, Erie County, New York, with 29,961 residents across 106.5 square miles, a density of 281 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14127 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,386 (18% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $60,418. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. Housing costs here run $364,900 for a typical home value (4% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,270 a month; 74.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 14127 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Erie 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 14127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orchard Park, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14127.

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 14127, Orchard Park, 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

29,961

Population

106.5

Area (sq mi)

281

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14127?

45.1

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$109,386

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$60,418

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14127 ranks nationally

Orchard Park, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,386 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.6%

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

What does housing look like?

13,800

Total Housing Units

13,432

Occupied Units

368

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$364,900

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,270

Median Rent

1976

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

+1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14127 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 176
2021 +11.2% 196
2022 +12.7% 221
2023 +13.2% 250
2024 +1.2% 253

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 939 business establishments in ZIP 14127, employing approximately 15,809 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,317,612,000.

939

Businesses

15,809

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 150 16.0%
Retail trade 122 13.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 102 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 85 9.1%
Construction 83 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 70 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 65 6.9%
Finance and insurance 55 5.9%
Wholesale trade 50 5.3%
Manufacturing 45 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 2.8%
Educational services 18 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.8%
Information 6 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 14127 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 14127 ranks #3 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 14127 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 14127 ranks #4 of 9 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
14224 Buffalo, NY 39,889 5.9 mi
14219 Buffalo, NY 11,536 4.9 mi
14170 West Falls, NY 2,286 5.0 mi
14075 Hamburg, NY 41,937 5.2 mi
14227 Buffalo, NY 23,426 9.2 mi
14025 Boston, NY 3,039 9.0 mi
14033 Colden, NY 2,219 6.9 mi
14218 Buffalo, NY 19,039 6.4 mi
14220 Buffalo, NY 24,227 7.6 mi
14059 Elma, NY 8,933 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

14221 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 53,555
14075 standard
Hamburg, NY
Pop: 41,937
14150 standard
Tonawanda, NY
Pop: 41,676
14215 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,999
14224 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,889
14225 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 33,385

Related Areas

Erie County Orchard Park, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14127 in? ▼
ZIP code 14127 (Orchard Park) 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 14127? ▼
ZIP code 14127 in Orchard Park, NY has a population of 29,961 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14127? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14127 is $109,386, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14127? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14127 is $364,900, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14127? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14127 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14127? ▼
ZIP code 14127 has 939 business establishments employing approximately 15,809 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14127? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14127 are: Health care and social assistance (150), Retail trade (122), Professional, scientific, and technical services (102). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14127? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14127 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 14127? ▼
In ZIP code 14127, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.6% 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 14127? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14127 is 21.2 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 14127? ▼
In ZIP code 14127, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14127? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14127 is 7.0% 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.