South Wales, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14139
Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,125
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,402
- Median income Above-median income area
- $285,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Wales pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14139 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14139 covers 61.8 square miles in South Wales, Erie County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,125 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14139 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,402 (7% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,910. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 1.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $285,100 (25% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,694; owner occupancy is 86.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14139 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 14139
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Wales, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14139.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 14139, South Wales, 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
2,125
Population
61.8
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14139?
39.8
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$86,402
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$38,910
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14139 ranks among New York ZIPs
South Wales, 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)
$86,402 Top 44% higher than 56% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
797housing units
797
Total Housing Units
764
Occupied Units
33
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$285,100
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,694
Median Rent
1967
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
-0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14139 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 189 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 213 |
| 2022 | +0.2% | 213 |
| 2023 | +16.1% | 248 |
| 2024 | -0.8% | 246 |
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 36 business establishments in ZIP 14139, employing approximately 249 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,655,000.
36
Businesses
249
Employees
$12.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 36.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.3% |
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 14139 vs 14169 →
ZIP 14139 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14052
East Aurora (14052)
17,329 residents
- 14059
Elma (14059)
8,933 residents
- 14009 5,672
Arcade (14009)
5,672 residents
- 14080 4,330
Holland (14080)
4,330 residents
- 14170 2,286
West Falls (14170)
2,286 residents
- 14139 2,125
South Wales (14139)
2,125 residents
- 14145 1,618
Strykersville (14145)
1,618 residents
- 14102 1,281
Marilla (14102)
1,281 residents
- 14037 1,166
Cowlesville (14037)
1,166 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14139 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14139 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14102
Marilla (14102)
$119,327 median income
- 14170
West Falls (14170)
$116,746 median income
- 14059
Elma (14059)
$113,555 median income
- 14052
East Aurora (14052)
$99,970 median income
- 14037
Cowlesville (14037)
$93,594 median income
- 14139
South Wales (14139)
$86,402 median income
- 14069
Glenwood (14069)
$85,469 median income
- 14145
Strykersville (14145)
$85,114 median income
- 14080
Holland (14080)
$76,786 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14139 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14169 | Wales Center, NY | 151 | 3.5 mi |
| 14080 | Holland, NY | 4,330 | 5.0 mi |
| 14052 | East Aurora, NY | 17,329 | 4.4 mi |
| 14145 | Strykersville, NY | 1,618 | 5.5 mi |
| 14102 | Marilla, NY | 1,281 | 8.6 mi |
| 14170 | West Falls, NY | 2,286 | 7.0 mi |
| 14037 | Cowlesville, NY | 1,166 | 7.4 mi |
| 14069 | Glenwood, NY | 844 | 9.1 mi |
| 14059 | Elma, NY | 8,933 | 9.6 mi |
| 14009 | Arcade, NY | 5,672 | 12.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14139, 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 (2,125 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Erie County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 14139 in?
ZIP code 14139 (South Wales) 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 14139?
ZIP code 14139 in South Wales, NY has a population of 2,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14139?
The median household income in ZIP 14139 is $86,402, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14139?
The median home value in ZIP 14139 is $285,100, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14139?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14139 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14139?
ZIP code 14139 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 249 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14139?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14139 are: Construction (13), Accommodation and food services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14139?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14139 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 14139?
In ZIP code 14139, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 14139?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14139 is 25.2 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 14139?
In ZIP code 14139, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14139?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14139 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 14139's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 14139 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where South Wales, NY ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.