PlainZIP

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
$85,909
Median income
$211,800
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $41,917. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. Median home value sits at $211,800 (44% below the state average), median rent at $885 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 14131 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Niagara 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 14131

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ransomville, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14131.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 14131?

47.2

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

$41,917

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14131 ranks nationally

Ransomville, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,909 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,239

Total Housing Units

2,042

Occupied Units

197

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$211,800

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$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

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ZIP 14131 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 14131 ranks #7 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 14131 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 14131 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Niagara County

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Lockport, NY
Pop: 50,666
14120 standard
North Tonawanda, NY
Pop: 45,100
14304 standard
Niagara Falls, NY
Pop: 30,389
14305 standard
Niagara Falls, NY
Pop: 16,898
14301 standard
Niagara Falls, NY
Pop: 12,817
14092 standard
Lewiston, NY
Pop: 11,086

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.