| ZIP Code | 14012 |
|---|---|
| City | Barker |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Niagara County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 329 ft |
| Latitude | 43.332173 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.532622 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 13.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 47% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 18 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 652 (33.4%) |
| Some College | 301 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 254 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 340 (17.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 390 (19.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,333 ≈ Avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,100 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $742/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,375 |
| Vacant Units | 243 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,375 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 243 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 14012 is located in Barker, New York, within Niagara County. With a population of 2,944, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 14012 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,333 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14012 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $166,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $742 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 14012 is primarily White (80.50%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.7%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14012 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 14012 in Barker, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,944 residents, a median household income of $72,333, and a median home value of $166,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.