| ZIP Code | 14043 |
|---|---|
| City | Depew |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 635 ft |
| Latitude | 42.900724 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.704522 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.1% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 249 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,725 (32.5%) |
| Some College | 2,432 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 1,802 (10.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,574 (14.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,853 (27.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,373 ≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $192,800 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,072/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,743 |
| Vacant Units | 519 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,743 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 519 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 14043 is located in Depew, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 24,799, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.3 years. Economically, 14043 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,373 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14043 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $192,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,072 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 14043 is primarily White (91.35%). Residents are well-educated — 42.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.0%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14043 stands at 3.1%, 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 14043 in Depew, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 24,799 residents, a median household income of $73,373, and a median home value of $192,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.