ZIP Code 14172

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Wilson · Niagara County · New York

Population
3,200

50/sq mi

Median income
$81,330

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$196,200

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.2%

Median age 50.3

Land area
63.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14172 in Wilson, New York has a population of 3,200. The median household income is $81,330, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $196,200, 29% below the US average. 29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14172 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.7 square miles in Wilson, Niagara County, New York. The area is home to 3,200 residents, producing a population density of 50 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 14172 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14172 sits at $81,330 (12% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,470. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $196,200 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $1,060 per month, and 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14172 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Niagara County, so you can benchmark 14172 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 14172

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14172.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14172, Wilson, 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

3,200

Population

63.7

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14172?

50.3

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$81,330

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$43,470

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,703

Total Housing Units

1,398

Occupied Units

305

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$196,200

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,060

Median Rent

1943

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.8%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14172 have increased 16.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +10.7% 185
2020 +3.3% 191
2021 +6.6% 204
2022 +16.8% 238
2024 264

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 65 business establishments in ZIP 14172, employing approximately 312 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,845,000.

65

Businesses

312

Employees

$12.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 12 18.5%
Construction 10 15.4%
Retail trade 6 9.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.2%
Manufacturing 3 4.6%
Wholesale trade 3 4.6%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 4.6%

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 Code City Population Distance
14108 Newfane, NY 5,882 4.8 mi
14131 Ransomville, NY 5,283 5.2 mi
14028 Burt, NY 1,595 5.5 mi
14126 Olcott, NY 588 5.9 mi
14132 Sanborn, NY 6,218 9.7 mi
14094 Lockport, NY 50,666 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14172 in?
ZIP code 14172 (Wilson) 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 14172?
ZIP code 14172 in Wilson, NY has a population of 3,200 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14172?
The median household income in ZIP 14172 is $81,330, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14172?
The median home value in ZIP 14172 is $196,200, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14172?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14172 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14172?
ZIP code 14172 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14172?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14172 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Construction (10), Retail trade (6). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14172?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14172 increased by 16.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 14172?
In ZIP code 14172, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% 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 14172?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14172 is 26.0 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 14172?
In ZIP code 14172, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14172?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14172 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wilson, NY

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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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