Lima, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14485
Livingston County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,267
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,341
- Median income Near-median income area
- $207,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lima pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14485 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14485 (Lima, NY) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.1 in 2023 to 248.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14485 covers 91.6 square miles in Lima, Livingston County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,267 residents on file, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14485 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,341 (13% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,879. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $207,400 (45% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $860; owner occupancy is 82.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Livingston County, so 14485 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 14485
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lima, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14485.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14485, Lima, 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
4,267
Population
91.6
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14485?
42.3
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
3.3%
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?
$80,341
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$35,879
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14485 ranks among New York ZIPs
Lima, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,341 47th percentile higher than 47% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,762housing units
1,762
Total Housing Units
1,628
Occupied Units
134
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,400
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$860
Median Rent
1975
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14485 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.8% | 164 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 180 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 210 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 232 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 249 |
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 98 business establishments in ZIP 14485, employing approximately 910 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,470,000.
98
Businesses
910
Employees
$43.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 15.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.1% |
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 14485 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14472
Honeoye Falls (14472)
8,598 residents
- 14414
Avon (14414)
7,142 residents
- 14469
Bloomfield (14469)
6,220 residents
- 14487
Livonia (14487)
6,025 residents
- 14485
Lima (14485)
4,267 residents
- 14543 3,152
Rush (14543)
3,152 residents
- 14466 1,719
Hemlock (14466)
1,719 residents
- 14506 1,325
Mendon (14506)
1,325 residents
- 14480 833
Lakeville (14480)
833 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14485 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14485 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14472
Honeoye Falls (14472)
$129,655 median income
- 14506
Mendon (14506)
$126,786 median income
- 14475
Ionia (14475)
$123,917 median income
- 14543
Rush (14543)
$122,654 median income
- 14466
Hemlock (14466)
$108,085 median income
- 14487
Livonia (14487)
$89,688 median income
- 14485
Lima (14485)
$80,341 median income
- 14469
Bloomfield (14469)
$74,521 median income
- 14414
Avon (14414)
$72,006 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14485 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14585 | West Bloomfield, NY | 120 | 3.0 mi |
| 14487 | Livonia, NY | 6,025 | 5.0 mi |
| 14472 | Honeoye Falls, NY | 8,598 | 6.1 mi |
| 14466 | Hemlock, NY | 1,719 | 7.2 mi |
| 14469 | Bloomfield, NY | 6,220 | 6.8 mi |
| 14480 | Lakeville, NY | 833 | 6.1 mi |
| 14414 | Avon, NY | 7,142 | 6.9 mi |
| 14475 | Ionia, NY | 234 | 6.5 mi |
| 14543 | Rush, NY | 3,152 | 8.4 mi |
| 14506 | Mendon, NY | 1,325 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14485, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,267 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 14485 in?
ZIP code 14485 (Lima) is located in Livingston County, New York. Livingston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/livingston-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14485?
ZIP code 14485 in Lima, NY has a population of 4,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14485?
The median household income in ZIP 14485 is $80,341, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14485?
The median home value in ZIP 14485 is $207,400, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14485?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14485 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14485?
ZIP code 14485 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 910 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14485?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14485 are: Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14485?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14485 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 14485?
In ZIP code 14485, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.6% 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 14485?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14485 is 23.7 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 14485?
In ZIP code 14485, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14485?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14485 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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