Ransomville, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14131
Niagara County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,283
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,909
- Median income Above-median income area
- $211,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ransomville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14131 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 14131 (Ransomville, NY) rose +19.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.0 in 2023 to 279.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14131 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ransomville, Niagara County, New York, home to 5,283 residents across 109.4 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14131 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,909 (7% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,917. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 2.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $211,800 (44% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $885; owner occupancy is 87.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Niagara County, so 14131 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 14131
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ransomville, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14131.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 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 14131, Ransomville, 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
5,283
Population
109.4
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14131?
47.2
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
2.4%
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?
$85,909
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$41,917
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14131 ranks among New York ZIPs
Ransomville, 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)
$85,909 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
2,239housing units
2,239
Total Housing Units
2,042
Occupied Units
197
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,800
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$885
Median Rent
1965
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
+19.8%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14131 have increased 19.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.5% | 177 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 196 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 216 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 233 |
| 2024 | +19.8% | 279 |
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 76 business establishments in ZIP 14131, employing approximately 380 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,578,000.
76
Businesses
380
Employees
$16.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 22.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 15.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.0% |
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 14131 vs 14174 →
ZIP 14131 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14304
Niagara Falls (14304)
30,389 residents
- 14305
Niagara Falls (14305)
16,898 residents
- 14301
Niagara Falls (14301)
12,817 residents
- 14092 11,086
Lewiston (14092)
11,086 residents
- 14132 6,218
Sanborn (14132)
6,218 residents
- 14174 5,794
Youngstown (14174)
5,794 residents
- 14131 5,283
Ransomville (14131)
5,283 residents
- 14172 3,200
Wilson (14172)
3,200 residents
- 14109 1,117
Niagara University (14109)
1,117 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14131 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14131 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14132
Sanborn (14132)
$97,210 median income
- 14131
Ransomville (14131)
$85,909 median income
- 14172
Wilson (14172)
$81,330 median income
- 14174
Youngstown (14174)
$79,695 median income
- 14092
Lewiston (14092)
$72,218 median income
- 14304
Niagara Falls (14304)
$66,660 median income
- 14305
Niagara Falls (14305)
$51,004 median income
- 14301 $34,549
Niagara Falls (14301)
$34,549 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14131 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14174 | Youngstown, NY | 5,794 | 5.2 mi |
| 14132 | Sanborn, NY | 6,218 | 6.1 mi |
| 14172 | Wilson, NY | 3,200 | 5.2 mi |
| 14092 | Lewiston, NY | 11,086 | 6.4 mi |
| 14304 | Niagara Falls, NY | 30,389 | 9.8 mi |
| 14109 | Niagara University, NY | 1,117 | 9.7 mi |
| 14305 | Niagara Falls, NY | 16,898 | 10.2 mi |
| 14301 | Niagara Falls, NY | 12,817 | 12.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14131, 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 (5,283 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 14131 in?
ZIP code 14131 (Ransomville) 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 14131?
ZIP code 14131 in Ransomville, NY has a population of 5,283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14131?
The median household income in ZIP 14131 is $85,909, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14131?
The median home value in ZIP 14131 is $211,800, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14131?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14131 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14131?
ZIP code 14131 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 380 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14131?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14131 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14131?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14131 increased by 19.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 14131?
In ZIP code 14131, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 14131?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14131 is 25.6 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 14131?
In ZIP code 14131, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14131?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14131 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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