| ZIP Code | 14059 |
|---|---|
| City | Elma |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 585/624/716 |
| Elevation | 829 ft |
| Latitude | 42.833552 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.634046 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.0 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 2.8% ▼ 72% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.8% ▲ 36% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,734 (25.9%) |
| Some College | 497 (7.4%) |
| Associates | 908 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 739 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,792 (41.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,698 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $323,800 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,316/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,803 |
| Vacant Units | 173 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,803 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 173 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 14059 is located in Elma, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 9,413, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44 years. Economically, 14059 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,698 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14059 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $323,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,316 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 14059 is primarily White (97.48%). Residents are well-educated — 52.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.8%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14059 stands at 5.8%, which is above 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 14059 in Elma, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,413 residents, a median household income of $101,698, and a median home value of $323,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.