| ZIP Code | 14001 |
|---|---|
| City | Akron |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 585/624/716 |
| Elevation | 648 ft |
| Latitude | 43.036573 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.510831 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.4 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.7% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 9% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 38 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,758 (27.9%) |
| Some College | 992 (15.7%) |
| Associates | 887 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 908 (14.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,720 (27.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,786 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $221,000 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $744/mo |
| Total Units | 4,477 |
| Vacant Units | 483 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,477 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 483 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 14001 is located in Akron, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 9,122, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.4 years. Economically, 14001 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,786 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14001 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $221,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $744 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 14001 is primarily White (91.36%). Residents are well-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14001 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 14001 in Akron, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,122 residents, a median household income of $73,786, and a median home value of $221,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.