ZIP Code 14139
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South Wales · Erie County · New York
- Population
- 2,125
- Median income
- $86,402
- Median home value
- $285,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.7%
- Land area
- 61.8 sq mi
34/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.8
New York
ZIP code 14139 in South Wales, New York has a population of 2,125. The median household income is $86,402, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $285,100, 2% above the US average. 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14139 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.8 square miles in South Wales, Erie County, New York. The area is home to 2,125 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14139 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14139 sits at $86,402 (7% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $38,910. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $285,100 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,694 per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14139 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14139 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 14139
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$38,910
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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