PlainZIP

West Falls, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14170

Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,286
72/sq mi
$116,746
Median income
$337,700
Median home value
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Falls pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
72
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14170 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14170 covers 31.9 square miles in West Falls, Erie County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,286 residents on file, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14170 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,746 (26% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $57,126. The poverty rate stands at 2.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $337,700 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $855 per month, and 89.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Erie County, letting you compare 14170 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 14170

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Falls, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14170.

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 14170, West Falls, 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

2,286

Population

31.9

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14170?

44.9

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$116,746

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$57,126

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14170 ranks nationally

West Falls, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,746 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.1%

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

What does housing look like?

954

Total Housing Units

898

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$337,700

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$855

Median Rent

1968

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

+14.8%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14170 have increased 14.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 183
2021 +10.5% 202
2022 +9.6% 222
2023 -4.5% 212
2024 +14.8% 243

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 49 business establishments in ZIP 14170, employing approximately 296 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,622,000.

49

Businesses

296

Employees

$14.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 28.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 5 10.2%
Manufacturing 4 8.2%
Wholesale trade 3 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 6.1%

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 14170 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 14170 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 14170 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 14170 ranks the highest 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
14033 Colden, NY 2,219 3.0 mi
14127 Orchard Park, NY 29,961 5.0 mi
14069 Glenwood, NY 844 6.8 mi
14025 Boston, NY 3,039 6.2 mi
14139 South Wales, NY 2,125 7.0 mi
14052 East Aurora, NY 17,329 6.5 mi
14059 Elma, NY 8,933 9.2 mi
14080 Holland, NY 4,330 7.5 mi
14169 Wales Center, NY 151 8.7 mi
14224 Buffalo, NY 39,889 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

14221 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 53,555
14075 standard
Hamburg, NY
Pop: 41,937
14150 standard
Tonawanda, NY
Pop: 41,676
14215 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,999
14224 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,889
14225 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 33,385

Related Areas

Erie County West Falls, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14170 in? ▼
ZIP code 14170 (West Falls) 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 14170? ▼
ZIP code 14170 in West Falls, NY has a population of 2,286 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14170? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14170 is $116,746, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14170? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14170 is $337,700, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14170? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14170 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14170? ▼
ZIP code 14170 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14170? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14170 are: Construction (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14170? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14170 increased by 14.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 14170? ▼
In ZIP code 14170, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.1% 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 14170? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14170 is 28.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14170? ▼
In ZIP code 14170, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14170? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14170 is 2.3% 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.