PlainZIP

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
$86,402
Median income
$285,100
Median home value
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $38,910. Local economic indicators show a 7.2% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $285,100 (25% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,694 monthly, and 86.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 14139?

39.8

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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

How ZIP 14139 ranks nationally

South Wales, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,402 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$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

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ZIP 14139 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 14139 ranks #6 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 14139 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 14139 ranks #6 of 9 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
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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Related Areas

Erie County South Wales, NY New York

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.

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