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Youngstown, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14174

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

5,794
92/sq mi
$79,695
Median income
$250,300
Median home value
37.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Youngstown pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
92
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14174 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14174 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Youngstown, Niagara County, New York, home to 5,794 residents across 63.3 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14174 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,695 (14% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $44,460. Poverty here runs at 8.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. Median home value sits at $250,300 (34% below the state average), median rent at $1,145 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 14174, plus 6 more within Niagara County, give a clearer read than the 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 14174

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Youngstown, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14174.

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 14174, Youngstown, 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

5,794

Population

63.3

Area (sq mi)

92

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14174?

48.7

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$79,695

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$44,460

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14174 ranks nationally

Youngstown, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,695 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,587

Total Housing Units

2,461

Occupied Units

126

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$250,300

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,145

Median Rent

1965

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

+0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14174 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 182
2021 +17.5% 214
2022 +6.8% 228
2023 +12.4% 256
2024 +0.4% 257

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 90 business establishments in ZIP 14174, employing approximately 413 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,004,000.

90

Businesses

413

Employees

$20.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 18.9%
Other services (except public administration) 13 14.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 9 10.0%
Retail trade 7 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.4%
Wholesale trade 3 3.3%
Finance and insurance 3 3.3%

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 14174 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 14174 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 14174 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 14174 ranks #3 of 7 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
14092 Lewiston, NY 11,086 4.7 mi
14131 Ransomville, NY 5,283 5.2 mi
14109 Niagara University, NY 1,117 7.3 mi
14305 Niagara Falls, NY 16,898 8.4 mi
14301 Niagara Falls, NY 12,817 10.2 mi
14304 Niagara Falls, NY 30,389 10.1 mi
14302 Niagara Falls, NY 107 10.4 mi
14132 Sanborn, NY 6,218 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Niagara County

14094 standard
Lockport, NY
Pop: 50,666
14120 standard
North Tonawanda, NY
Pop: 45,100
14304 standard
Niagara Falls, NY
Pop: 30,389
14305 standard
Niagara Falls, NY
Pop: 16,898
14301 standard
Niagara Falls, NY
Pop: 12,817
14092 standard
Lewiston, NY
Pop: 11,086

Related Areas

Niagara County Youngstown, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14174 in? ▼
ZIP code 14174 (Youngstown) 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 14174? ▼
ZIP code 14174 in Youngstown, NY has a population of 5,794 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14174? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14174 is $79,695, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14174? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14174 is $250,300, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14174? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14174 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14174? ▼
ZIP code 14174 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 413 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14174? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14174 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14174? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14174 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 14174? ▼
In ZIP code 14174, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% 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 14174? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14174 is 27.2 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 14174? ▼
In ZIP code 14174, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14174? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14174 is 8.2% 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.