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 High-density area
- $109,386
- Median income Above-median income area
- $364,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14127 (Orchard Park, NY) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.7 in 2023 to 252.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,418. The poverty rate is 7.0%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $364,900 (4% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,270; 74.0% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14127 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 14127
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orchard Park, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14127.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
150 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
102 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 establishments
- Construction
Construction
83 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 14127?
45.1
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
2.2%
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?
$109,386
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$60,418
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14127 ranks among New York ZIPs
Orchard Park, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$109,386 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,626 New York 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
13,800housing units
13,800
Total Housing Units
13,432
Occupied Units
368
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$364,900
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 14127 vs 14224 →
ZIP 14127 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14075
Hamburg (14075)
41,937 residents
- 14224
Buffalo (14224)
39,889 residents
- 14127
Orchard Park (14127)
29,961 residents
- 14220
Buffalo (14220)
24,227 residents
- 14227
Buffalo (14227)
23,426 residents
- 14218
Buffalo (14218)
19,039 residents
- 14219 11,536
Buffalo (14219)
11,536 residents
- 14059 8,933
Elma (14059)
8,933 residents
- 14025 3,039
Boston (14025)
3,039 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14127 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14127 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14170
West Falls (14170)
$116,746 median income
- 14025
Boston (14025)
$115,188 median income
- 14059
Elma (14059)
$113,555 median income
- 14127
Orchard Park (14127)
$109,386 median income
- 14033
Colden (14033)
$87,431 median income
- 14075
Hamburg (14075)
$83,383 median income
- 14224
Buffalo (14224)
$80,052 median income
- 14219
Buffalo (14219)
$78,569 median income
- 14220
Buffalo (14220)
$70,963 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14127, 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 (29,961 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 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.
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